Fox News clip of Chris Wright on live shot sparks jokes on fox news
A short television moment on featuring Energy Secretary Chris Wright—caught with his eyes closed and head tilted toward the sun during a live split-screen—has gone viral and prompted a flood of online jokes and edited clips. The on-air moment preceded President Donald Trump’s appearance in Corpus Christi, Texas, focused on “American Energy dominance. ”
The live moment
During a live shot, anchor John Roberts said, “All right, now with the preview of the president's speech, let’s bring in the secretary of energy, Chris Wright. He joins us now. ” In the split screen with Roberts and anchor Sandra Smith, Wright can be seen eyes closed and facing the sunny sky. Sandra Smith appeared amused, cracking a smile and seemingly glancing off-camera at production members.
Video, views and reactions
A brief video posted to X by user Acyn has garnered over 800, 000 views. The clip circulated online as President Donald Trump touted improved energy affordability and U. S. leverage abroad during his speech. In social posts tied to the clip, Emily Brooks wrote on X on February 27, 2026, “Is he solar powered?” Peter Wade asked, “Does he think he’s being raptured?” and Aaron Rupar wrote, “What the hell was Chris Wright doing here?”
What happened on-air
In the clip, Wright is shown leaning back in the sun with his eyes closed and mouth agape. A voice can be heard in the background, seemingly alerting Wright that he was on-camera; the live feed ended abruptly when Wright did not respond to his name. Loud music could also be heard from Wright’s side of the broadcast over in Corpus Christi as he began speaking.
Wright’s comments on Trump
Once on camera, Wright went on to discuss President Trump’s trip to Corpus Christi, Texas, saying there is “a lot of enthusiasm” for the president’s arrival. Wright said in part that the president’s economic message for the event was “he's doing everything possible to lower prices, ” along with “higher wages. ”
Speech substance and policy notes
Trump’s speech in Corpus Christi cheered improved energy affordability and U. S. leverage abroad, and it touted expanded domestic drilling, the rollback of clean‑energy programs and recent actions in Venezuela. The president also referenced oil and gas production as key components in national security and economic stability.
Online edits, nicknames and commentary
Reaction across social posts included edited clips and jokes. Representative Jared Moskowitz posted an altered video with the line “Where did he go?” Ron Filipkowski, editor-in-chief of Meidas Touch, dubbed Wright “The Secretary of No Energy. ” Alexa Henning, spokesperson for Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, wrote, “You laugh but no one in dc has seen the sun for months. Totally acceptable. ” DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer wrote, “Just a girlie trying to cure his seasonal depression. ” X account PatriotTakes posted, “For someone so against solar energy he seems to really like the Sun. ” Other commenters included David Clinch calling the moment an “Instant meme, ” Alexander C. Kaufman writing, “The Trump administration really is embracing solar huh, ” Liz Charboneau saying, “Energy secretary who is going to be ok, ” and Joshua Wingrove calling it a “Friday afternoon mood. ”
Context on Wright and official responses
Chris Wright, described in coverage as a former oil and gas executive who has previously stirred backlash for his opposition to solar energy, appeared in the clip while the president promoted energy policy. Newsweek reached out to the Department of Energy email Friday night for comment. The Department of Energy responded to White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair's post with the line, “Exactly—God forbid @SecretaryWright catch a vibe!” Blair's post read, “My boy is powering up so what. ”
It is immediately unknown if the administration has any future energy speeches planned around the country.
Ultimately, the short appearance became a viral moment that combined an on-air lapse, live broadcast audio, edited social clips and a wide range of public reactions.
