On Saturday, US President-elect Donald Trump appointed Chris Wright, a fracking tycoon and climate change skeptic, as his energy secretary. The new administration expects that Wright's "cutting red tape" will encourage investment in fossil resources."As Secretary of Energy, Chris will be a key leader, driving innovation, cutting red tape, and ushering in a new 'Golden Age of American Prosperity and Global Peace,'" Trump stated in a statement.
Wright is one of the founders of Liberty Energy, which facilitates the extraction of gas and oil from shale deposits using a procedure called "fracking." This company provides services to the energy firms that have significantly boosted the output of fossil fuels in the United States in recent years.
"My dedication to bettering human lives remains steadfast, with a focus on making American energy more affordable, reliable, and secure," Wright said on X after Trump's announcement.
Donald Trump Compares Himself To Former Leaders In "Peace Through Strength"
It's debatable if Donald Trump is following a strategy or is merely using a slogan when he claims he will deliver "peace through strength," a phrase that has been used for decades.
By using the phrase "peace through strength," the incoming president seems to be drawing comparisons to Ronald Reagan, who increased military spending dramatically before engaging in negotiations with a Soviet Union that had recently changed its ways.
Although "peace through strength" was also mentioned by Henry Kissinger, the proponent of realpolitik—the sane pursuit of national interests—the concept has far more ancient origins.
It's debatable if Donald Trump is following a strategy or is merely using a slogan when he claims he will deliver "peace through strength," a phrase that has been used for decades.
By using the phrase "peace through strength," the incoming president seems to be drawing comparisons to Ronald Reagan, who increased military spending dramatically before engaging in negotiations with a Soviet Union that had recently changed its ways.
Although "peace through strength" was also mentioned by Henry Kissinger, the proponent of realpolitik—the sane pursuit of national interests—the concept has far more ancient origins.
Before Vegetius, the Roman emperor Hadrian sought stability by erecting defensive walls. Vegetius is credited with writing the famous words, "If you want peace, prepare for war," in the fourth century AD.
Trump, who has pledged to have a powerful military and to prevent or stop wars, used the term "peace through strength" when announcing the nominations of numerous important candidates, including Secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio.
Ukraine has swiftly adopted "peace through strength" in its pronouncements after Trump's election, but with a completely different undertone.
Trump has pledged swiftly to put an end to the conflict that Russia's incursion sparked, and his advisers have proposed using the $60 billion in US military aid to Kyiv under President Joe Biden to compel a compromise.
Trump, who has pledged to have a powerful military and to prevent or stop wars, used the term "peace through strength" when announcing the nominations of numerous important candidates, including Secretary of State-designate Marco Rubio.
Ukraine has swiftly adopted "peace through strength" in its pronouncements after Trump's election, but with a completely different undertone.
Trump has pledged swiftly to put an end to the conflict that Russia's incursion sparked, and his advisers have proposed using the $60 billion in US military aid to Kyiv under President Joe Biden to compel a compromise.
Trump's Energy Secretary Will Be Climate Change Skeptic Chris Wright
On Saturday, US President-elect Donald Trump appointed Chris Wright, a fracking tycoon and climate change skeptic, as his energy secretary. The new administration expects that Wright's "cutting red tape" will encourage investment in fossil resources.
"We Need A British Trump": Elizabeth Truss, the former prime minister
On Saturday, former British prime minister Elizabeth Truss made a case for implementing the "best of reforms" and making some changes to the "powerful bureaucracy" in the UK.
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