I want to thank Secretary of Energy Rick Perry for the outstanding job he has done. He will be leaving at the end of the year to pursue other interests. Rick was a great Governor of Texas and a great Secretary of Energy....— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 18, 2019
....He is also my friend! At the same time, I am pleased to nominate Deputy Secretary Dan Brouillette to be the new Secretary of Energy. Dan’s experience in the sector is unparalleled. A total professional, I have no doubt that Dan will do a great job!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 18, 2019
There was word some time ago that Perry would step down ... and does now after Biden Ukraine things ... and POTUS highlights new nominee experience in industry ... unlike Hinter lol