During an appearance on ‘Jay Leno’s Garage,’ President Joe Biden discussed his actions against the oil industry, claiming significant accomplishments in reducing oil drilling in the United States. His remarks were met with criticism due to the perceived elitism of the situation.
● Biden highlighted his achievements in restricting oil drilling, stating he banned it in major U. S. coastal areas, including offshore sites in the Atlantic and the Pacific, as well as a significant portion of the Gulf of Mexico.
● In January 2025, Biden permanently banned offshore drilling across 625 million acres of U. S. ocean. This followed prior restrictions in 2023, where drilling on 10 million acres in Alaska was blocked.
● On his first day in office, Biden canceled the Keystone XL pipeline project.
● While Biden acknowledges his enforcement of drilling bans, he is facing opposition, particularly from former President Trump, who has attempted to reinstate drilling rights in the Arctic despite legal challenges.
● The discussion took place while Biden drove a vintage car with Leno, which some commentators noted as ironic, considering their wealth and the nature of oil industry restrictions.
Biden's appearance on the show emphasized his administration's stringent policies against domestic oil drilling. His comments and actions reflect a broader political debate on energy policy and environmental protection amidst criticisms of elitism.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/06/joe-biden-brags-about-killing-oil-industry-during/
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