A live Fox News interview with Energy Secretary Chris Wright took a humorous turn ahead of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Anchor John Roberts introduced Wright, but the camera revealed him standing at a microphone in the Port of Los Angeles with his head tilted back, eyes closed, and face turned toward the California sun.
The Unexpected Viral Moment
The brief pose lasted mere seconds before the interview began, yet it captured viewers’ attention. Against a backdrop of industrial cranes and cargo ships, Wright appeared to be absorbing sunlight, prompting instant online buzz on X.
Social Media Erupts in Laughter
Users flooded X with jokes. One asked, “Is he solar powered?” Another quipped, “Is he communicating with the mother ship?” A third posted, “So much energy. The most beautiful energy,” while someone else shared an animation of a solar-powered supervillain, captioning it, “Dude is literally powering up.”
Even the U.S. Department of Energy chimed in with a tweet: “Energy Maxing.” White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair added, “My boy is powering up so what.” Other reactions included, “He loves the smell of coal fumes in the morning,” and “That was me yesterday after 5 days of cloudy weather, I can relate.”
Context of the Interview
Wright joined the broadcast to discuss energy policy and the economy. As Energy Secretary, he oversees U.S. energy strategy, but the lighthearted moment briefly overshadowed the serious topics.
The clip quickly turned into meme material, highlighting Wright’s viral entrance during the high-profile pre-State of the Union coverage.
