President-elect Trump’s energy pick, Chris Wright, faced scrutiny over his past social media comments regarding wildfires and climate policies during a recent exchange with Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California.
Wright reiterated his stance that the media hype surrounding wildfires is exaggerated to justify his views on climate policies. When questioned by Sen. Padilla about the relevance of his comments in light of the ongoing devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, Wright maintained his position.
