Staff Reports
President Biden has been making many changes to environmental policies during his time in office. He has been promoting green energy and climate policies, while also trying not to make the oil industry too upset. However, his recent decisions have caused some in the industry to reconsider their support for him.
Last year, U.S. oil production reached an all-time high. The Biden administration has not talked much about this in order to keep activists for alternative energy from being too critical of him. The president has been pushing for climate initiatives and laws, but also trying to keep the oil industry content.
However, recent actions have caused a stir. Biden decided to pause new U.S. liquefied natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries. He has also put limits on oil drilling across the country, especially in Alaska. These moves have led some in the oil industry to rethink their support for him.
How Biden lost the support of his quiet ally https://t.co/4MiOsVoxhy
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) May 27, 2024
Former President Trump has been trying to gain support from the oil industry as well. He recently had a dinner with oil executives and held a fundraising lunch with the support of some industry leaders. The New York Times reported that some in the industry see Biden’s energy policy as a “wake-up call” and may end up supporting Trump in the November election.
Biden has been working to get the support of environmental groups, with the backing of many major organizations. However, even with their support, some of these groups have expressed concerns about his environmental policy.
These recent developments show that environmental matters are only one of the many challenges President Biden faces as he runs for a second term.
