Former President Trump made a promise to cut U.S. energy costs in half if re-elected, focusing on oil and gas policies to distinguish himself from Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania. He vowed to end the pause on U.S. liquefied natural gas export terminals, support fracking, and reverse what he described as the “disastrous” energy policies of the Biden administration. Fracking, a controversial process that Harris previously sought to ban, is crucial in accessing Pennsylvania’s abundant natural gas resources, making it a pivotal battleground state.
Despite Harris’ repeated support for fracking on the campaign trail, some Republicans and gas groups have sought more clarity on her stance as Election Day approaches. Trump has seized on this uncertainty, claiming Harris has opposed fracking and anything involving the underground her whole life. He blamed Harris for the Biden administration’s perceived failures in U.S. oil and gas production, including high energy prices, a focus on electric vehicles, and an export pause on natural gas. Trump pledged to cut energy prices by half within 12 months of taking office again.
Speaking at a rally in State College, Trump received applause from his supporters, many of whom had lined up for hours to hear him speak. He promised to fix the issues he believes were caused by the Biden administration, describing their actions as a “war on Pennsylvania.” Trump criticized Democrats for allegedly destroying steel mills, coal jobs, and oil and gas jobs while moving manufacturing jobs overseas. He vowed to bring prosperity back to the state under his administration, calling it America’s “golden age.”
Trump’s speech highlighted his pro-energy policies and his commitment to supporting the oil and gas industry, contrasting it with what he depicts as the Biden-Harris administration’s failures. He criticized the focus on electric vehicles and renewable energy, pledging to prioritize traditional energy sources like natural gas and fracking. Trump’s promises resonated with his supporters at the rally, who enthusiastically responded to his pledges to lower energy prices and revive the state’s struggling industries.
The contrast between Trump’s energy policies and those of the Biden-Harris administration was a central theme of his speech, with Trump accusing Harris of being against fracking and other underground activities. He portrayed himself as the solution to the problems caused by the current administration, promising a quick recovery under his leadership. Trump’s promises of economic revival and energy cost reductions were met with enthusiasm by his supporters, who applauded his plans to undo what he views as the negative impacts of the current administration’s energy policies.
In his speech, Trump painted a picture of a prosperous future under his administration, where all problems facing the country would be solved. He pledged to bring back jobs, revive industries, and lower energy costs, positioning himself as the champion of traditional energy sources and economic growth. Trump’s focus on energy policies and his commitment to supporting the oil and gas industry resonated with his audience in Pennsylvania, a critical swing state with significant energy resources. His promises of economic recovery and a return to America’s “golden age” were met with enthusiasm by his supporters at the rally.
