Unlocking America’s Oil and Gas Is Key to Trump’s Golden Age

January 27, 2025

As President Trump begins his second term with the promise of a “Golden Age” for America, unlocking America’s oil and gas potential has never been more important. Not only do oil and gas provide safe, reliable, affordable energy for Americans, but they also fuel economic prosperity and strengthens national security and technological innovation. In a Washington Free Beacon article by Matthew Continetti, he stated:

“Think of national power as a structure. Politics and public policy are the foundation. Energy supply is the first floor. The economy—people thinking, innovating, working, building, moving—forms the second. The roof houses El Capitan, the world’s most advanced supercomputer, alongside Apache helicopters and Reaper drones. A Falcon 9 is parked in the driveway. Sound policy maximizes the energy supply. Bountiful energy fuels economic activity. A growing economy generates innovation. Advanced technology extends a nation’s geopolitical reach.”

A nation cannot have national power without abundant energy. President Trump’s executive orders, which aim to rescind Biden-era restrictions and promote domestic energy production, are a significant step towards achieving energy dominance. By maximizing our energy supply, we can fuel economic growth, drive innovation, and enhance our geopolitical reach. This strategy is not just about economic prosperity; it’s about ensuring that America remains a global leader in technology and military capabilities.

The contrast between Europe’s regulatory approach and America’s potential for growth is clear. Europe’s dependence on foreign energy and stifling regulations have left it lagging in innovation and economic power. President Trump’s policies, which prioritize freedom of enterprise and allow investment in production, offer a path to avoiding a similar fate. By unleashing our energy potential, we can drive a new economic renaissance and secure America’s position as a global leader.

Energy independence also ensures that we are not beholden to foreign powers for our energy needs. This self-reliance strengthens our national security and allows us to make strategic decisions without the influence of external actors. Allies, likewise, will grow closer without having to rely on Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, to meet their energy needs.

The Washington establishment is now beginning to understand what Power The Future and America’s energy workers have long known: that prosperity, innovation, and security are all impossible without taking advantage our own oil and gas resources. That is why is it imperative to support these policies and work towards a future where American energy dominance drives our global success.