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Trump to nominate Dan Brouillette to replace Rick Perry as Secretary of Energy
Dan Brouillette has been nominated by President Donald Trump to replace Rick Perry as Secretary of Energy. (Jon Gambrell/Associated Press)
President Donald Trump said in a tweet Friday that he will nominate Deputy Secretary Dan Brouillette to replace Rick Perry as Secretary of Energy.
"Dan's experience in the sector is unparalleled. A total professional," the president tweeted,."I have no doubt that Dan will do a great job!"
....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
