During a recent appearance on Fox’s America Reports, Energy Secretary Chris Wright captured attention when a clip of him basking in the sunlight went viral across social media. As he was introduced by host John Roberts, Wright was seen with his eyes closed and mouth open, prompting one reporter to humorously ask, “Is he solar powered?”
Sandra Smith, another host on Fox, seemed amused by Wright’s demeanor, sharing a smile and exchanging glances with production crew members. It was evident that Wright was unaware he was on-camera until a voice in the background alerted him. After regaining his composure, Wright discussed President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Corpus Christi, Texas, where he noted an abundance of enthusiasm for the president’s arrival.
During the interview, loud music could be heard from Wright’s location, where he praised Trump’s agenda focusing on “lower costs, higher wages.” The light-hearted moment quickly became a talking point online, with various reactions flooding in. Journalist Emily Brooks inquired on X about Wright’s seemingly powered state. Representative Jared Moskowitz shared an edited version of the clip, showing Wright being enveloped in light and disappearing, captioning it with “Where did he go?”
Other commentators joined in on the fun. Rolling Stone’s Peter Wade quipped whether Wright believed he was being “raptured,” while independent journalist Aaron Rupar expressed confusion over his behavior. MeidasTouch editor-in-chief Ron Filipkowski sarcastically referred to him as “The Secretary of No Energy,” and one witty user asked if anyone had tried “unplugging the Secretary of Energy and plugging him in again?” Another suggested he was waiting for a metaphorical spaceship to beam him up, further highlighting the comedic side of the situation.
Meanwhile, an aggregation account pointed out the irony of Wright enjoying the sun, given his stance against solar energy, asking, “For someone so against solar energy, he seems to really like the Sun.”
Wright’s humorous moment serves as a reminder of the lighter side of political appearances, showcasing how even serious figures can become unexpected subjects of viral humor on social media.