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President Biden’s team rushed to drain America’s emergency oil stash before the 2022 elections, causing $100 million in damage to storage facilities. Energy Secretary Chris Wright revealed the shocking cost of Biden’s political games – taxpayers now foot the bill for repairs. This reckless move left our nation weaker and exposed to future crises.
Biden ordered the sale of nearly half the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to artificially lower gas prices ahead of midterm voting. Experts say this wasn’t about helping Americans – it was about saving Democrat seats in Congress. The administration prioritized short-term political wins over national security. Salt caverns built in the 1970s suffered pump failures and structural stress from emergency-level drainage speeds.
Wright called the infrastructure damage “lasting” and “unnecessary,” comparing the SPR equipment to a neglected 1970s car suddenly forced to race. The Biden team ignored warnings about straining old systems not designed for rapid oil extraction. Their haste created risks of cave-ins and permanent storage loss.
While gas prices dipped temporarily, Biden’s actions left America’s emergency oil supply at historic lows. The reserve now holds just 399 million barrels – far below its 715 million barrel capacity. If a real crisis hits, like a war or natural disaster, we may not have enough fuel to protect families or keep hospitals running.
Conservatives argue this proves Biden values political power over practical leadership. Instead of unleashing American energy production, he raided emergency stockpiles to hide inflation’s pain. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve exists for true emergencies – not election-year publicity stunts.
Wright vowed to refill the reserve under Trump’s leadership while fixing Biden’s infrastructure mess. Restoring energy independence means reversing anti-oil policies that force reliance on foreign suppliers. Biden’s war on fossil fuels created this dangerous scramble to drain reserves.
“They damaged America’s safety net for cheap political points,” Wright told Glenn Beck. Hardworking Americans deserve leaders who secure our future – not politicians who risk national security to win votes. The $100 million repair bill symbolizes Democrat disregard for taxpayer money and common sense.
This scandal shows why conservative leadership matters. Real solutions come from boosting American drilling, not draining emergency supplies. Biden’s failed policies leave us weaker – but patriots can rebuild what he broke.
