Break-Up Rumors, Is Chris Wright Single Again?

Are celebrities more likely to divorce or break up? Earlier this week news reports surfaced that Chris Wright, 64, and his partner had split up. Is the U.S. Energy Secretary really single again?

UPDATE 11/08/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Wright spotted alone

A fan spotted Chris Wright walking alone, probably coming back from picking up his mail at the end of his several mile long driveway, on the afternoon of August 9, 2026. Was he all alone? “Definitely yes,” says the fan, adding that “He was wearing a large sweater and looked really cute!”

Is Chris back on the market?

A rep for Chris Wright was not immediately available for comment.

Truth or rumor, when news that the politician was splitting hit the internet Monday (August 10), Twitter immediately exploded with pithy commentary. It seems everyone had an opinion on the matter:

“Has anyone Chris’s phone number?”
— Michelle Whedon (@mimiwhedon) August 10, 2026

“So very sad… Those 2 were so great as a couple. So cute together.”
— Crystal (@crystal_clear) August 10, 2026

Based on the facts (Wright spotted alone with a cute sweater), is there trouble in paradise or is it much ado about nothing?

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