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President Biden’s rush to drain America’s emergency oil stockpile before the 2022 midterms left taxpayers with a $100 million repair bill. Energy Secretary Chris Wright revealed the Biden administration damaged critical infrastructure by dumping 180 million barrels of oil to score political points. This reckless move weakened our energy security and put hardworking Americans on the hook for expensive fixes.
Biden emptied nearly half the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to fake lower gas prices before voters went to the polls. Experts warn draining the reserve too fast wrecked 1970s-era pumps and salt caverns built to handle emergencies. It’s like trying to floor a vintage car that’s been sitting in a garage for decades – things break when you abuse them for short-term gain.
The SPR now holds only 399 million barrels, far below its 715 million capacity. This leaves America vulnerable if a real crisis hits. China and other adversaries are laughing as we weaken ourselves while they stockpile oil. Biden put partisan games over protecting our nation.
Energy Secretary Wright says the SPR wasn’t designed to manipulate prices for election tricks. Salt domes could collapse from the strain of Biden’s fire sale, creating even bigger problems. Real leaders don’t sacrifice long-term security for temporary applause from liberal activists.
The Biden team ignored years of warnings about damaging infrastructure. Their “green” obsession blinded them to basic maintenance needs. Now U.S. energy independence – won through Trump-era policies – is crumbling under incompetent management.
While Biden’s team plays politics, China buys cheap oil from our reserve to boost its own stockpiles. Meanwhile, American families pay more at the pump because Biden attacks domestic energy production. This administration cares more about climate cults than kitchen-table budgets.
The Trump administration is now forced to clean up this mess by refilling the reserve. But repairs will take years, and the damage can’t be undone overnight. Biden’s legacy? A weaker America, higher prices, and a broken safety net meant for true emergencies.
Conservatives believe in strength through energy dominance – not draining reserves to please radical environmentalists. Biden’s SPR abuse shows why voters must reject left-wing policies that put politics above patriotism. Real leaders don’t burn emergency supplies to save their jobs.
