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Energy Secretary Wright Sparks Controversy with 'Wrong Direction' Remark
Comments made during announcement of new natural gas pipeline project raise questions about administration's energy policy.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:22pm
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Wright's comments on the country's 'wrong direction' raise questions about the administration's commitment to clean energy transition.Piketon TodayEnergy Secretary Chris Wright made controversial comments on Tuesday while speaking at a groundbreaking event for a new natural gas pipeline project, stating that the country 'looks like we're going in the wrong direction.' The remarks came as Wright was praising the pipeline project and touting the Trump administration's efforts to drive down costs for Americans and increase job opportunities and wages.
Why it matters
Wright's comments have raised eyebrows and sparked questions about the administration's overall energy policy direction, particularly as it relates to fossil fuel infrastructure projects versus renewable energy initiatives. The remarks come at a time when there is ongoing debate about the role of natural gas in the country's energy mix and transition to cleaner sources.
The details
During the event in Piketon, Ohio, Wright said the new pipeline project, which will transport natural gas from Pennsylvania into New York City and Long Island, is part of the administration's efforts to 'drive down costs for Americans and drive up job opportunities and wages.' However, his statement that the country 'looks like we're going in the wrong direction' has raised concerns about potential mixed messaging from the administration on energy policy.
- The groundbreaking event took place on Friday, March 20, 2026.
- Wright made the controversial comments on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
The players
Chris Wright
The current Secretary of Energy under the Trump administration.
Donald Trump
The President of the United States.
What they’re saying
“President Donald Trump 'is about driving down costs for Americans and driving up job opportunities and wages for Americans.'”
— Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy
“the country 'looks like we're going in the wrong direction'”
— Chris Wright, Secretary of Energy
What’s next
The White House has not yet issued a statement addressing Secretary Wright's comments or clarifying the administration's energy policy direction.
The takeaway
Wright's remarks have created confusion and concern about the administration's commitment to addressing climate change and transitioning to cleaner energy sources, even as it continues to promote fossil fuel infrastructure projects.
