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Energy Secretary’s Sunward Fox News Intro Goes Viral Before Trump Corpus Christi Visit

A playful Energy Department post brushed off the jokes.

Overview

  • On Fox News’ America’s Newsroom, Energy Secretary Chris Wright appeared with his eyes closed and face tilted toward the sun as anchor John Roberts introduced him.
  • A clip of the moment posted to X drew more than 800,000 views, with The Hill’s Emily Brooks quipping, “Is he solar powered?”.
  • Representative Jared Moskowitz shared an edited version that shows a beam of light whisking Wright away, adding the caption, “Where did he go?”.
  • Wright went on to preview President Donald Trump’s Corpus Christi stop, touting “lower costs, higher wages,” as loud music was audible from his location.
  • Responding to online reactions, the Department of Energy posted a lighthearted message on X saying, “Exactly—God forbid @SecretaryWright catch a vibe!”.