President Donald J. Trump has signed an Executive Order intended to bolster the United States' energy dominance by eliminating what the administration considers unlawful state-level obstacles to domestic energy production. The move aims to fortify national and economic security through an enhanced domestic energy supply, which the President considers critical for national security, economic growth, and foreign policy.
"President Trump believes that an affordable and reliable domestic energy supply is vital to America’s national security, economic prosperity, and foreign policy."
In addition to promoting energy independence, the order is presented as a measure against state interference in federal matters. The President has expressed commitment to preventing states from enforcing regulations that could affect national policies, underscoring a desire to defend federal authority and protect against ideologically driven measures at the state level.
"President Trump is committed to halting efforts by individual states to impose their regulatory preferences on the entire nation, defending federalism, and safeguarding Americans from overreaching, ideologically driven state policies."
