Trump Promised to ‘Drill, Baby, Drill.’ The New Rigs Are Nowhere to Be Found

During his campaign, President Trump made bold promises to boost domestic oil and gas production by opening up new drilling sites across the country.

One of his catchphrases, ‘Drill, Baby, Drill,’ became a rallying cry for his supporters who believed that increased drilling would lead to energy independence and economic growth.

However, nearly four years into his presidency, the promised new rigs and drilling sites are nowhere to be found.

The Trump administration has faced numerous legal challenges and environmental protests that have stalled or halted many of the proposed drilling projects.

In addition, the global oil market has been in flux, with prices plummeting due to oversupply and decreased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a result, many oil companies have scaled back their drilling operations and postponed new projects, despite the administration’s promises of deregulation and support for the industry.

The lack of new drilling sites has led to frustration among some of Trump’s supporters who believed that he would deliver on his promises to boost American energy production.

Environmentalists and climate activists, on the other hand, have praised the delays in new drilling projects, citing the need to transition to renewable energy sources in order to combat climate change.

As the 2020 election approaches, the future of the U.S. energy industry remains uncertain, with competing visions for how best to balance economic growth with environmental concerns.