Trump’s Plans to Expand Offshore Drilling Meet Bipartisan Opposition

Trump’s Plans to Expand Offshore Drilling Meet Bipartisan Opposition

California and Florida lawmakers oppose the plan. It’s the latest in the president’s doubling down on fossil fuels, and a rare example of Republican pushback.By Keerti GopalIt’s not often that the governors of California and Florida are on the same page, but this week they’re aligned in opposition to the White House’s latest plan to expand offshore oil drilling near both their shores.

'Dead in the water': Gavin Newsom slams Trump on 'reckless' oil drilling plan

Gavin Newsom has slammed Donald Trump's oil drilling plans for California and Florida. The governor of California called the plans "reckless" in a statement released on Thursday. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum called the oil drilling plan a "forward-thinking" project, which he says would make American energy "dominant" for years to come. He said, "The Biden administration slammed the brakes on offshore oil and gas leasing and crippled the long-t…

Trump Ripped Over 'Reckless' Plan to Drill for Oil Off California, Florida

Defenders of the planet and all life on Earth blast Trump and Burgum's reckless plan to expand offshore drilling, threatening marine life and coastal communities.

Burgum Signs Order to 'Unleash American Offshore Energy'

'Offshore oil and gas production does not happen overnight - it takes years of planning, investment, and hard work before barrels reach the market', U.S. S...

Trump’s Plans to Expand Offshore Drilling Meet Bipartisan Opposition

California and Florida lawmakers oppose the plan. It's the latest in the president's doubling down on fossil fuels, and a rare example of Republican pushback. By Keerti Gopal It's not often that the governors of California and Florida are on the same page, but this week they're aligned in opposition to the White House's latest plan to expand offshore oil drilling near both their shores.

Offshore Drilling Fight: Newsom vs Trump Explained

Key Takeaways Governor Newsom calls Trump’s offshore drilling plan “reckless” and “idiotic.” Interior Secretary Burgum defends it as a way to keep America energy dominant. Conservation groups warn of threats to coastal health, economies, and the environment. Florida’s Senator Rick Scott pushes a law to ban coastal drilling through 2032. Offshore Drilling Debate: What You Need to Know California Governor Gavin Newsom slammed President Trump’s of…