Donald Trump appoints Rick Perry as Energy Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his selection of former campaign rival Rick Perry to be the country's next secretary of energy.

Donald Trump appoints Rick Perry as Energy Secretary
Wed, 14 Dec, 2016 - 11:52

President-elect Donald Trump has announced his selection of former campaign rival Rick Perry to be the country's next secretary of energy.

In a statement on his decision, Mr Trump said that Mr Perry, a former governor of Texas, had led his state through "a sustained period of economic growth and prosperity" by developing its energy resources and infrastructure.

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