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    Chris Wright

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    What the Secretary of Energy does

    Runs America's nuclear weapons program and leads the nation's energy strategy.

    Common misconceptions(3)
    • Sets gasoline pricesActually: Gas prices are driven by global oil markets. DOE tracks and reports prices but does not control them.
    • Regulates utility companiesActually: Most utility rates are regulated by state commissions. FERC (an independent agency) handles interstate electricity and pipelines.
    • Focuses mainly on renewablesActually: Its biggest job is nuclear weapons and waste — about two-thirds of the budget. Energy research is a smaller slice.
    Sourced fromEnergy.gov — Mission·Reviewed 2026-04-23

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    Born
    Colorado · age 61
    Party
    Republican
    Education
    BS, MS · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Previously
    Chief executive officer · Liberty Energy
    Family
    Spouse: Liz Wright
    Confirmed
    59–38

    Did you know

    In 2019 he drank fracking fluid to demonstrate it was not dangerous.

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    Chris WrightConfirmed

    Secretary of Energy · Department of Energy

    Confirmed by the Senate 59-38.

    Feb 3, 2025

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    Chris WrightMay 6

    The biggest exporter of oil in the world right now is the United States.   Because of President Trump's leadership, we have reserves and the expanded ability to produce oil to supply—not just the United States—but also our friends and allies. https://t.co/zNNMJVhbuU

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    Chris WrightMay 5

    President Trump's leadership has put @ENERGY back on mission. We are delivering affordable, reliable and secure energy to the American people by restoring grid reliability, keeping critical base-load generation online, and ending Biden's reckless LNG export approval ban.

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    Chris WrightMay 4

    Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 National Science Bowl and to every student who competed this week! America's greatest resource has always been its people. As we celebrate @Freedom250, these students prove that our nation's future is in very good hands. https://t.co/DZwzZ6XE6q

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    Chris WrightMay 4

    I am grateful for @3seaseu to bring countries together to build energy infrastructure, to make investments, so we can grow the economies and life opportunities for citizens. https://t.co/5VALwGvkiL

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    Chris WrightMay 1

    .@POTUS wants to build as much U.S. energy infrastructure as he can and is very passionate to do that with our allies as well. Many pipeline projects are being discussed in Central and Eastern Europe as part of the Trump Peace Pipeline agenda to bring prosperity and security. https://t.co/ywkOxYYSwZ

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    Chris WrightApr 29

    President Trump is unleashing a new era of cooperation for Central and Eastern Europe. These partnerships are rooted in our mutual support for an energy addition agenda—all of this is evidenced by the billions of dollars of deals that were signed. https://t.co/5hHePkRXnt

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    Chris WrightApr 26

    Thank you to our brave secret service members and law enforcement officers who acted swiftly and courageously last night. God bless our President and God bless the United States of America.

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    Chris WrightApr 22

    Thanks to President Trump’s energy agenda, @ENERGY has approved over 19 billion cubic feet a day of new LNG export authorizations—more than America's entire export capacity upon inauguration last January.  This is a win for America, our allies, and for global energy security.

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    Chris WrightApr 20

    All Americans should have access to affordable, reliable energy to lower their costs and increase their job opportunities. https://t.co/7I3oF04a3k

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    Chris WrightApr 17

    In President Trump’s second term, the Energy Department has approved record LNG export capacity—more than the total U.S. export capacity when Biden left office. https://t.co/RCYeXXfZbJ

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    Chris WrightApr 16

    The NESE pipeline is an awesome step forward and great example of how increased energy will help grow freedom and opportunity for New Yorkers. https://t.co/ZruIJsucQP

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    Chris WrightApr 16

    Had a great conversation with @WSJopinion's @KimStrassel on President Trump’s energy strategy, the importance of American LNG and the future of the American nuclear energy industry. https://t.co/lY2SUsKSIE

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