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Outgoing President Joe Biden has decided to take a monumental step backward for American energy independence by slapping a sweeping ban on offshore oil and gas drilling across most federal waters. This decision isn’t just a casual nudge away from energy self-sufficiency; it’s a full-on leap into the abyss. With gas prices skyrocketing and experts clamoring for an increase in domestic energy production, Biden appears intent on doubling down on his progressive green agenda, all at the expense of American workers and families. Critics are quick to point out that this ban is an economic disaster waiting to happen, threatening jobs and continuously binding the U.S. to foreign energy sources.
In a move that can only be described as a parting gift to environmentally radical interests, Biden issued an executive order restricting oil and natural gas drilling on a staggering 625 million acres of coastal and offshore waters—an area larger than Alaska and Texas combined. This executive order was released just hours before Congress gathered to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory, leading the Trump team to label the timing as a petty act of political revenge. Trump is already on record stating he plans to undo this ban the moment he takes office, echoing the sentiments of millions who want to see American energy independence restored.
Biden claimed he was acting to safeguard the East and West coasts, as well as parts of the Gulf of Mexico and the Northern Bering Sea in Alaska. He proclaimed drilling could lead to “irreversible damage” to cherished coastal communities and beaches. Not surprisingly, he cited the so-called “climate crisis” as justification for this absurdity while promising a transition to a miraculous “clean energy economy” that would supposedly shield future generations. It seems extraordinary that Biden believes restricting energy production will somehow release America from its energy woes rather than intensifying reliance on other nations for fuel.
Biden Bans Offshore Drilling, While Trump Vows to 'Drill, Baby Drill' in 2025
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Incoming White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt didn’t mince words when she referred to Biden’s decision as a “disgraceful” betrayal of American interests. According to her, when Trump takes up residence in the Oval Office again, it will be a return to fossil fuel freedom with a spirited “drill baby, drill” approach designed to bring down rampant gas prices and energize the economy.
There’s also a touch of irony in Biden’s decision, considering that just a few months prior, his then-press secretary insisted he was committed to securing America’s energy independence and had no interest in imposing an oil-drilling ban. Today, those reassurances seem like mere fairy tales spun to gain political favor, while Americans now face the consequences of such repeated lies. It’s almost poetic how these radical policies are paving the way for a Republican comeback, reinforcing the idea that Biden’s administration is focused more on ideological fantasies than on realistic solutions that benefit Americans.
