Chris Wright confirmed to serve as Trump's Secretary of Energy

Chris Wright, CEO of Liberty Energy, was confirmed by the Senate to serve as secretary of Energy under President Donald Trump's administration.

Liberty Oilfield Services CEO Chris Wright at Liberty on Jan. 17, 2018. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Upon his swearing-in, Wright will begin working closely with Trump to spearhead his energy agenda over the next four years.

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The 47th president has made energy a focus of his first two weeks in office, declaring an "energy emergency" on his first day in office, lifting former President Joe Biden's pause on liquefied natural gas exports and axing climate standards set by the previous administration. 

President Donald Trump has made energy a focus of his first two weeks in office. (Rebecca Noble)

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Wright's energy vision aligns with that of Trump's, telling lawmakers during his confirmation hearing that his first focus would be on unleashing American energy and increasing energy production in the U.S.

Aubrie Spady is a Writer for Fox News Digital.

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