President Trump announced that he plans to nominate Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette to replace Secretary of Energy Rick Perry, a day after Perry announced he would resign from the position later this year
President Donald Trump announced Friday that he plans to nominate Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette to replace Secretary of Energy Rick Perry.
"Dan's experience in the sector is unparalleled," Trump wrote on Twitter Friday."A total professional, I have no doubt that Dan will do a great job!"Perry said on Thursday that he plans to leave his post later this year after he informed Trump of his intention to resign.Brouillette has been serving as the No. 2 in the Energy Department since August 7, 2017.
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