Trump’s energy nominee to Senate: Make bombs, not climate change

Published



Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, President-elect Trump’s nominee to head the Energy Department, goes before the Senate Thursday armed with the four things he will do if confirmed as energy secretary, which includes admitting that the Earth’s climate is changing.

But first, the Lone Star State Republican will explain that he is “committed to modernizing our nuclear stockpile,” which means bombs and updating the nation’s nuclear arsenal, which makes up a large part of the Energy Department’s budget and mission.

Full midterm coverage.Deeper analysis.

Get unlimited access to Washington Examiner's reporting, expert analysis, and coverage of the midterm elections.

Get Unlimited Access

Cancel anytime.