Stitt Appoints Energy Exec Armstrong to US Senate

0:00On March 24, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt appointed energy executive Alan Armstrong to fill the U.S. Senate seat left, vacant by Mark Wayne Mullin. Mullin was just confirmed as the new secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Armstrong, a 63-year-old from Tulsa, will serve through the end of the year. Stitt shows Armstrong, the chairman and former chief executive of Major Pipeline Operator Williams Companies, to bring a strong conservative voice on. Three markets in limited government. Under state law, Armstrong cannot run for a full term this fall. Representative Kevin Herne from Oklahoma quickly jumped into the race for the seat and already has President Trump's endorsement. Armstrong has been a long time backer of Stitt, donating the maximum $8,500 allowance since 2018. Armstrong plans to focus on speeding up permits for large infrastructure projects, which he says are vital for America's long-term edge. He recently met with Trump, who was supportive thanks to Armstrong's work with energy officials

1:02like Doug Burgham and Chris Wright. As global oil markets face uncertainty, from tensions with Iran, Armstrong's deep energy know-how positions him well for these final months in the Senate, bridging the gap until the next election.