Energy Secretary Wright owns $54 million in fracking company stock

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright, founder of Liberty Energy, owns $54 million in company stock and received $1 million performance bonus from Liberty after taking office, while department reverses climate policies benefiting his former industry.

Sources & Citations

[1] Wright Liberty Energy conflicts · Feb 1, 2025 Tier 1

[2] Wright Liberty Energy compensation · Feb 1, 2025 Tier 1

[3] Energy Secretary conflicts of interest · Feb 2, 2025 Tier 2

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The Cascade Ledger. “Energy Secretary Wright owns $54 million in fracking company stock.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, February 1, 2025. https://capturecascade.org/event/2025-02-01--chris-wright-54-million-stock/