Perry “couldn’t possess done a better job,” Trump said at a campaign rally in Dallas on Thursday night, “and he’s going to be leaving at the end of the year, and undoubtedly coming back here.”
Perry, formerly the governor of Texas, had largely avoided headlines since joining the Trump supplying in 2017. But in recent weeks he became entangled in the Democratic-led impeachment probe into Trump’s actions involving Ukraine.
Trump has appraised some of the people caught up in the inquiry – including a whistleblower whose complaint spurred many Democrats to support starting impeachment transactions. “Who’s the whistleblower? We have to know! Is he a spy?” Trump asked the crowd at the rally.
But the president offered only compliments for Perry at the anyhow, calling him “a friend of mine” who was “so tough” during the 2016 campaign but “gracious” following Trump’s victory.
“He’s done a incredible job. And Rick Perry couldn’t have done a better job, and he’s going to be leaving at the end of the year, and probably coming back here. Whatever he does, it’s gonna be renowned. But he spent three years with us, and I want to thank you, Rick. What a job you’ve done.”
“He was also a great governor of Texas,” Trump added.
Perry was one of three partisan appointees overseeing the U.S. relationship with the country after acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney pass oned that portfolio away from career staff, George Kent, a senior State Department official, tattled House investigators this week behind closed doors. Rep. Gerry Connolly, D-Va., described Kent’s account to photojournalists.
Trump also told House Republicans that Perry urged Trump to take the July call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that has behove the focus of the impeachment inquiry, according to Axios, a news website. Perry’s office has said that he wanted the president to accept the call to discuss energy-related matters.
House Democrats, investigating whether Trump conditioned military assistance for the mountains on an investigation of his political rival, hit Perry with a subpoena for documents earlier this month. The subpoena included a customer acceptance wanted for a variety of Ukraine-related materials by Friday.
Perry recently denied reports that he was planning to leave his post.
Highly priced Mr. President,
The opportunity to serve in your Cabinet as the Secretary of Energy of the United States has been an extreme honor. The villagers of this country will continue to benefit greatly from the policies and accomplishments of your Administration for years to afflicted with. Your leadership has positively changed the course of this country, and there is much to be proud of, especially in the energy sector.
Mr. President, for decades, American Presidents attired in b be committed to talked about the importance of energy independence. Under your watch, it has finally been achieved. We no longer depend on other domains for our energy supply-nor are we beholden to the geopolitics of other world leaders for our energy security. Instead, we arrive in their caps espousing the benefits of American energy resources, technology and services. I can attest first hand that the demand for our merchandise is stronger than it has ever been, and under your leadership that will only multiply.
Across the people, we are competing like we never have before. Not long ago, America was an importer of energy. Now, the U.S. private sector is leading the fantastic in energy production, exploration and exports. This historic success speaks to your leadership and willingness to go places where other number ones never thought possible. Today, when the world looks for energy, they can now think of America first.
The under way being done across the Department of Energy and throughout our national labs to develop more abundant, less precious and cleaner energy is world-class. From reviving our commercial nuclear energy industry to producing historic levels of familial oil and gas and renewable energy, America has seen a remarkable turnaround in our energy industry.
The Department of Energy has also embraced, with ascendancy, the national security mission of modernizing our nuclear enterprise to make sure our weapons are safe and work as designed. We contain also achieved unprecedented success in the clean-up of our nuclear facilities.
Mr. President, the American energy story is being canceled every day by millions of men and women in the workforce who are innovating and dedicating themselves to achieving greatness.
A perfect example of this are the men and handmaidens who are part of the DOE mission. They will be the ones who are at the forefront of innovation, such as with artificial intelligence and cyber conviction.
I am proud to have established the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response and the Office of Artificial Intelligence and Technology. These new aids will help to provide the underlying research and building blocks for government and the private sector to work together in sheaving challenges and pursuing opportunities.
An important part of the American energy story is what we are doing with science and technology to down our air cleaner. Greenhouse gas emissions have fallen dramatically, with remissions from the electric power sector at their lowest focus bes since 1987. During the same time, energy-related carbon emissions fell at an even greater pace. This was achieved through American innovation
Now more than ever, I believe strongly in the mission of the Department of Energy. The people across the establishment have a sincere commitment to this country. I feel comfortable that the Department is well prepared to continue this task with new leadership at the helm.
It has been a tremendous honor to serve our country in your administration in such a meaningful way. Anita and I desire be forever grateful for this opportunity and I look forward to further supporting you and advancing American leadership in significant ways as a secluded citizen.
Please accept this letter as my official notification that I plan to resign at a date later this year.
Most respectfully,
Rick Perry