Donald Trump officially names Rick Perry energy secretary

  • 8 years ago
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed his pick for energy secretary, revealing Tuesday that ex-Texas Gov. Rick Perry will head the position. Perry inherits a department predicated on promoting clean energy and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. However, his selection marks a move towards the traditional GOP emphasis on coal and oil. Perry returns to the spotlight after his political career sputtered thanks to scandal and embarrassment.

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