Staff Reports
President Biden appears determined to lace the transition of power with a series of climate policies that would make even the most ardent environmentalists raise an eyebrow. In a move that has been deemed both perplexing and frustrating by conservatives, the president made headlines by placing a ban on offshore oil and gas drilling across the East and West coasts, parts of the Gulf of Mexico, and sections of Alaska’s Northern Bering Sea. While Biden might see this as “protecting our coasts for future generations,” the rest of the nation sees it as a blatant attempt to choke the economy with environmental regulations that make no sense.
President-elect Trump wasted no time in weighing in on Biden’s overreaching executive orders. He criticized the current administration’s actions as an elaborate game of bureaucratic hopscotch designed to make the incoming administration’s job a little more painful. Trump underscored that these costly regulations—referred to by the left as eco-friendly initiatives—are nothing but a smokescreen for the “Green New Scam.” According to Trump, with his new administration, soon these executive orders will be nothing more than a footnote in history, as he is poised to restore common sense and vigor to America’s energy strategy.
The logic behind Biden’s drilling ban, as articulated by him, rests on the belief that drilling could lead to “irreversible damage” to cherished coastal locations. Leaving aside the fact that much of the U.S. coastline has been successfully drilled without turning it into a moonscape, it’s unclear just how many “coastal communities” Joe is really trying to protect. Most people would probably agree that rather than saving beaches, these policies are more likely to save the wallets of wealthy donors who profit from green energy subsidies.
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In stark opposition to Biden’s sweeping bans, Trump has promised to “unban” drilling as soon as he takes office. His straightforward approach signals a return to an agenda that believes in energy independence—something that the Biden administration perpetually seems to overlook. The former president’s announcement hints at a robust energy strategy that prioritizes American resources and job creation over vague, feel-good environmental sentiments.
As the nation watches the Biden administration’s moves, it becomes clear that the true effects of such executive orders may not be felt until the next gas bill arrives in mailboxes. The reality is, the energy policies that encourage domestic drilling and fossil fuel use are often the very ones that support the middle and working classes—those who want to put food on the table, not a solar panel on the roof. Meanwhile, with Trump’s commitment to reinstating and expanding American energy production, it’s evident that the conservative agenda is more focused on practical solutions rather than panic-driven policies shrouded in crises.
