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Burgum Slams Biden for Threatening U.S. Energy Independence

9/4/2025

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum criticized the Biden administration for actions he claims negatively impacted U.S. oil and gas production.
He highlighted ongoing legal battles in North Dakota and restrictions on drilling and fracking on federal land.
Burgum argued that dependence on renewable energy from China threatens U.S. energy independence.

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum criticized the Biden administration for actions he claims negatively impacted U.S. oil and gas production.
He highlighted ongoing legal battles in North Dakota and restrictions on drilling and fracking on federal land.
Burgum argued that dependence on renewable energy from China threatens U.S. energy independence.