Trump: ‘I’m Going to Have It Revoked on Day One’

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(DCWatchdog.com) – With an unwavering commitment to American energy independence, President-elect Donald Trump has said that he will “have it revoked on day one” of his return to the White House regarding President Biden’s offshore drilling ban.

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This rallying cry against overregulation underscores the divide in America’s energy approach, pitting environmental goals against economic incentives.

Trump’s plan is clear: eliminate Biden’s extensive ban that currently safeguards 625 million acres of U.S. waters from fossil fuel drilling.

This includes the expansive coastlines of the East and West, the Eastern Gulf of Mexico, and the pristine Northern Bering Sea in Alaska.

Such a move is likely to put to test not just the executive power but also the judiciary’s role in maintaining environmental protections put in place under Biden’s administration.

The ban in question stems from the historic 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, a legislation introduced to regulate and develop marine resources responsibly.

Reversing this ban isn’t as straightforward as signing an executive order; it might require a Congressional act or face prolonged legal scrutiny, given past court decisions like Trump’s unsuccessful challenge against Obama’s similar ban.

Legal experts argue that such reversals tend to invite lengthy, complex court battles.

The former president, who once described offshore drilling bans as something that “will not stand,” stands firm on advocating for energy development in these areas, citing economic growth and job creation as core reasons.

Trump’s energy policy closely aligns with traditional conservative values emphasizing fossil fuel reliance over expanding renewable energy projects like windmills, which he disparages.

“Banning offshore drilling will not stand,” Trump stated, cited by OilPrice.

The potential legal barrier is underscored by a 2019 legal decision affirming the permanence of presidential bans, casting doubt on Trump’s ability to unilaterally lift Biden’s orders.

With a Republican-controlled Congress, albeit by a slim majority, Trump supporters remain hopeful that his energy agenda might find legislative support or at least spark a conversation about U.S. energy policies amidst combating climate change.

No stranger to controversy, Trump’s rhetoric highlights a larger battle between economic interests and environmental protections.

Trump’s declaration, promising to “revoke offshore oil, gas drilling ban in vast areas on day one,” paints a clear picture of his priorities.

His administration, if brought back to power, would signal another shift away from Biden’s climate-focused agenda towards an embrace of fossil fuel independence.

As Americans grapple with rising energy costs and economic uncertainties, Trump’s promise to roll back regulatory hurdles on offshore drilling positions him uniquely in the debate over energy security and climate action.