Rick Perry is an American politician who served as the Governor of Texas from 2000 to 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party and was the longest-serving governor in Texas history. Perry also ran for the presidency in 2012 and 2016, gaining national attention for his campaigns. In addition to his gubernatorial role, Perry was appointed as the Secretary of Energy under President Donald Trump from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure, he focused on energy policy, including promoting renewable energy and addressing issues related to nuclear energy and oil production.