Energy Secretary Chris Wright just fired the first shot in what’s looking like an all-out war against the green energy agenda.
Wright isn’t backing down from the fight.
And now Trump Energy chief Chris Wright has just dropped a bombshell that left the green energy lobby shell-shocked during a heated budget showdown.
President Donald Trump’s Energy Secretary Chris Wright made it crystal clear that the days of pouring billions of taxpayer dollars into ineffective green energy schemes are over.
During a tense House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on Wednesday, Wright faced off against Democrats who are desperately trying to save their precious climate agenda.
Wright testified in support of President Trump’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, which represents a dramatic shift from the Biden-Harris administration’s radical climate policies.
“The Department of Energy will advance these critical missions while cutting red tape, increasing efficiency, unleashing innovation and ensuring we are better stewards of taxpayer dollars,” Wright told the subcommittee.
The Energy Secretary’s straightforward commitment to fiscal responsibility represents a significant shift in the department’s direction.
During the hearing, Wright outlined how the department would prioritize American energy independence and economic prosperity while also promising better stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) couldn’t hide her displeasure as she grilled Wright over allegations that Department of Energy funds were frozen and staff dismissed in connection with the Trump administration’s agenda.
Ohio is not sending its best. Marcy Kaptur is really upset that there are back-to-back hearings. I guess hard work is something that’s foreign to members of Congress.
Would’ve been much better with @JRMajewski in her place.
Do better, Ohio!!! pic.twitter.com/1v6eRaUvNd
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) May 7, 2025
Wright wasn’t having any of it. He immediately pushed back against these claims, calling them what they are – misinformation.
Wright pushed back against these claims, saying they were based on misinformation and that no funds had been frozen.
The exchange highlighted the different visions for America’s energy future being debated in Washington as President Trump’s cabinet officials implement their mandate to eliminate wasteful spending and regulatory overreach.
Wright, a successful energy entrepreneur before joining the administration, brings real-world experience to the Department of Energy as it shifts priorities under the new administration.
His approach to energy policy represents a clear break from the previous administration’s focus on renewable energy and climate initiatives.
.@SecretaryWright gives opening remarks to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on FY26 funding for the Department of Energy: “The United States is blessed with the abundance of coal, oil and natural gas and the Trump Administration is committed to using them to provide… pic.twitter.com/XlUEP9TE1K
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 7, 2025
Under Wright’s leadership, the Department of Energy is being repositioned with a focus on reducing regulatory barriers and increasing operational efficiency.
The subcommittee hearing is just one of several this week where Trump administration officials are outlining how they plan to implement the President’s policy priorities and justify federal spending for the upcoming fiscal year.
The hearing was part of the normal budget process that all department heads go through to explain their agencies’ funding needs and priorities.
Wright’s testimony reflects the administration’s broader approach to energy policy that President Trump campaigned on during the 2024 election.
The contrast between the current and previous administrations’ energy policies is evident in Wright’s emphasis on cutting red tape and increasing efficiency rather than expanding climate-focused programs.
Wright and the Trump administration are taking a different approach to energy policy – one that emphasizes innovation and efficiency while promising better management of taxpayer resources.
As budget negotiations continue, Wright’s testimony provides a clear indication of how the Department of Energy will operate under the new administration.
