Trump fires nuclear chief in energy deregulation shakeup
June 16, 2025
(Oil Price) – In a dramatic escalation with sweeping implications for the U.S. nuclear industry, President Donald Trump has removed Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Chairman Christopher Hanson, opening up a big vacancy at the top for a candidate with softer regulatory inclinations. The NRC, which oversees the operation of America’s 94 commercial nuclear reactors and regulates new designs such as small
