Trump to name new US energy secretary 'soon' as Perry quits

President says he knows successor as incumbent leaves role after three years

US President Donald Trump speaks with Secretary of Energy Rick Perry.
US President Donald Trump speaks with Secretary of Energy Rick Perry.Foto: ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images/NTB scanpix
Published 18 October 2019, 10:01Updated 18 October 2019, 10:01
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