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!”.