Two House Democrats have referred Energy Secretary Chris Wright to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential prosecution. They allege that Wright provided false statements to Congress regarding the cancellation of green grants, claiming the cancellations were made for partisan reasons. The referral was made public in a letter released on August 5, 2026.
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Democrats refer Energy Secretary Chris Wright to DOJ for alleged false statements
House Democrats have referred Energy Secretary Chris Wright to the DOJ, alleging he lied to Congress about the reasons behind the cancellation of green grants. The allegations suggest that the cancellations were influenced by partisan motives.
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