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Democrats Refer Energy Secretary Wright Over $8B Grant Lies

8/6/2026

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Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) and Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.) referred U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright to Attorney General Todd Blanche for prosecution over alleged false testimony.
They allege Wright violated 18 U.S.C. §1001 by saying the $8 billion grant cancellations were not politically motivated.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) chief Russell Vought called the $8 billion funding a “Green New Scam” that would affect projects in states voting for Kamala Harris.

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Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) and Rep. Gabe Amo (D-R.I.) referred U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright to Attorney General Todd Blanche for prosecution over alleged false testimony.
They allege Wright violated 18 U.S.C. §1001 by saying the $8 billion grant cancellations were not politically motivated.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) chief Russell Vought called the $8 billion funding a “Green New Scam” that would affect projects in states voting for Kamala Harris.