The head of Liberty Energy Inc., the world’s second-largest fracking services company, has gained prominent endorsements as a potential pick for Donald Trump’s energy secretary.
While Chris Wright has no Washington experience, he’s made a name for himself as a vocal proponent of fossil fuels, touting their ability to raise living standards with cheap energy, while downplaying the need to transition to clean energy.
“Chris is an excellent choice for Secretary of Energy,” said Thomas Pyle, president of the American Energy Alliance, a free-market advocacy group. He led Trumps Energy Department’s transition team in 2016.
Continental Resources Chairman Harold ...
