Trump Taps Perry Deputy Dan Brouillette to Replace Him at Energy Department
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate Energy Secretary Rick Perry's deputy to lead the agency when Perry leaves later this year.
Dan Brouillette had been the expected successor of Perry, who says his departure announcement Oct. 17 was long planned and not related to his role in administration actions on Ukraine that are now the focus of a House impeachment panel for Trump. Perry had served as secretary since spring 2017, making him one of the longest-surviving members of a Cabinet roiled by turnovers.
....He is also my friend! At the same time, I am pleased to nominate Deputy Secretary Dan Brouillette to be the new Secretary of Energy. Dan’s experience in the sector is unparalleled. A total professional, I have no doubt that Dan will do a great job!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 18, 2019
Brouillette, like Perry, has traveled the world supporting Trump's goal of U.S. energy dominance and says he supports expansion of both U.S. fossil fuel production and other forms of energy.
Rick Perry by Rick Bowmer/AP
Trump tweeted Oct. 18 that Brouillette's experience is "unparalleled" and called him a "total professional."
Brouillette previously worked as an executive at USAA, which provides insurance and other financial services to service members, and Ford Motor Co.
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