In apparent flub, Energy Secretary Wright says US heading ‘in the wrong direction’ - AP News
President Trump was credited by Secretary Wright for driving down energy costs and focusing on infrastructure development.
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Published Apr 15, 2026
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright appeared to misspeak during a pipeline groundbreaking, stating the U.S. is heading "in the wrong direction" before the Department of Energy omitted the comment from official clips.
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