U.S. energy secretary

Rick Perry Scrambles To Divest From Energy Sector, Wall Street Ahead Of Confirmation

Rick Perry during a ceremony for the unveiling of his portrait in the Capitol rotunda, Friday, May 6, 2016, in Austin, Texas. (AP/Eric Gay)
(REPORT) — Former Gov. Rick Perry, who saw a financial windfall in the private sector thanks in part to wealthy donors he cultivated while in state office, has begun to disentangle himself from assets and consulting relationships that could present a conflict of interest as U.S. energy secretary.