Trump has just announced Rick Perry’s replacement, who he is nominating for Secretary of Energy:
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
Being the current deputy energy secretary, it should be a breeze getting Brouillette through the Senate.
But you know it’s never that easy for Trump. Democrats will probably give Brouillette an anal exam and try to destroy his life just because they want to get another notch in their anti-Trump belt.