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Trump Team Gets To Work On Energy

On his first day as Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum wasted no time in taking bold actions to advance President Trump’s energy agenda. With the ink barely dry on his swearing-in, Burgum issued a series of directives aimed at implementing Trump’s declaration of a national energy emergency—a move designed to turbocharge domestic energy production and reduce regulatory roadblocks.

In one key order, Burgum instructed Interior Department bureaus and offices to quickly identify any legal avenues that could accelerate the production and processing of energy and minerals. This directive specifically called for focusing on offshore energy exploration and energy production on public lands—areas where vast untapped resources are waiting to be unlocked. Trump’s original emergency declaration granted additional powers to bolster energy development across the country, marking a clear pivot back to American energy independence.

While President Trump made it clear that oil and gas would be a top priority, his administration also took decisive action to scale back the push for wind energy. Trump consistently criticized renewable energy projects, particularly wind power, and made his stance clear: “drill, baby, drill.” As part of his broader energy strategy, Burgum also worked to implement Trump’s executive order mandating a sharp reduction in regulations, including a rule that for every new regulation, ten outdated or burdensome regulations must be repealed. This deregulatory push is a central piece of Trump’s promise to make America’s energy sector more efficient, competitive, and free from bureaucratic red tape.

Burgum’s actions also aligned with Trump’s reversal of former President Biden’s decision to block drilling off the East and West coasts, as well as parts of Alaska’s coast. In a statement, Burgum expressed his enthusiasm for the new chapter at the Interior Department, highlighting the importance of unleashing America’s full energy potential for the benefit of working families and the nation’s economy. “We are committed to making energy more affordable for every American while demonstrating the power of our natural resources,” Burgum affirmed.

For Republicans who prioritize energy independence and economic growth, these early moves signal a clear and unapologetic commitment to making America’s energy sector the strongest in the world.