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Trump’s Energy Independence Policies: A Win for America
Commander-in-chief, business tycoon, disruptor: President Donald J. Trump played all these roles to perfection during his first presidential term. However, the most influential role he played that must not go unnoticed was that of being the ‘Energy President.’
Energy Independence and Trump: The Journey
Under President Trump’s far-sighted leadership, the United States became not just energy secure, but energy independent. This was a paradigm shift from previous decades, where America was often seen with a begging bowl in global energy markets.
- From imposing sanctions on Iran and Venezuela to challenging the OPEC+ nations, Trump’s bold policy gambles manipulated global oil prices to America’s favor.
- His “America First” energy plan focused on harnessing the vast energy resources within the country. The war on red-tape cut through the bureaucratic hurdles and opened the floodgates for energy production.
- Most importantly, the spark in the shale revolution owes a tremendous amount to Trump’s pro-oil, pro-gas, and pro-coal policies.
Economic Impact and Job Creation
The economic benefits of energy independence under Trump’s presidency are indisputable. It strengthened our national defense, eliminated our dependency on oil from politically unstable regions, and created numerous blue-collar jobs, reviving the forgotten man’s America in the process.
An impressive 6.6 million new jobs were created before the pandemic induced slowdown, proving that energy independence is not just a strategic victory but also an economic boon.
Fear the Alternatives
Imagine if these policies were reversed. The economic downfall and job losses would be immense. The dependency on the Middle East or Venezuela for energy would return. America’s energy industry would turn into a playground for other nations who do not have our best interests at heart.
The Path Forward
So, the question arises if we are willing to backpedal on this hard-won victory? Or, would we rather continue the legacy established by President Trump and safeguard our economic prosperity?
It is a time for choosing. We must continue leveraging on the energy independence we’ve achieved to strengthen our economy. Any reversal of these policies spells nothing short of an economic disaster.
As we navigate the political seas, let us remember: It was President Trump who pioneered this path of energy independence, bringing newfound prosperity to the American people. Retreating now would mean undoing years of progress.
