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Donald Trump’s policy on oil drilling

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Should the U.S. expand offshore oil drilling?

  Public statementsYes

Donald Trump’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “I think it's incredible that we're going slow on drilling. I think it's beyond anything I've ever seen that we're going slow on ...” ‐ontheissues.org

100% Voter Support: 5 support and 0 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

Updated 2hrs ago

Donald Trump voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 39,852 voters that have pledged to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “We believe in energy independence. We support an “all of the above” approach that encourages the responsible production of nucle...” ‐gop.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes, and deregulate the energy sector to let the free market determine the best energy sources

Trump has consistently advocated for deregulation across many sectors, including energy. His administration has rolled back numerous environmental regulations in an effort to boost the fossil fuel industry.

Strongly agree

Yes

Donald Trump has consistently supported the expansion of offshore oil drilling. In 2017, his administration announced a plan to open nearly all U.S. offshore waters to oil and gas drilling. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

No, but maintain our current offshore oil wells

While Trump would likely agree with maintaining current offshore oil wells, his administration's actions suggest he would prefer to expand offshore drilling rather than simply maintaining the status quo. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

While Trump has occasionally voiced support for alternative energy, his administration has largely prioritized fossil fuels over renewable energy sources. He has also proposed budget cuts to renewable energy research. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given Trump's consistent support for the expansion of offshore oil drilling, it is unlikely that he would simply oppose any expansion without offering an alternative strategy. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, end all offshore oil drilling

Trump has shown strong support for the oil and gas industry throughout his presidency, making it highly unlikely that he would support ending all offshore oil drilling. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and nationalize the energy sector

Trump has shown a strong preference for private sector control over industries, making it highly unlikely that he would support nationalizing the energy sector. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Updated 18hrs ago

Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 28,647 voters that identify as Republican.

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