Social Media Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 Former President Donald Trump's pitch to top oil executives for a $1 billion campaign contribution sheds light on his strategy to overturn Biden's environmental policies and secure industry support. During a dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Trump urged oil executives to raise $1 billion for his re-election bid, promising to reverse President Biden's environmental regulations in return. His transactional approach underscores his focus on leveraging the oil industry's financial power to shape his environmental agenda. In contrast to Biden's climate policies, which prioritize environmental regulations and clean energy initiatives, Trump has openly dismissed climate change as a "hoax" and rolled back numerous environmental protections during his presidency. Trump's promise to dismantle Biden's environmental actions aligns with his pro-fossil fuel stance and commitment to boosting oil production. Despite the oil industry's concerns about Biden's policies, the United States has witnessed record oil production under his administration. However, Trump's pledge to further relax regulations and expedite permits for oil drilling suggests an even greater windfall for oil companies in a potential second term. At the Mar-a-Lago dinner, Trump assured executives of immediate actions to benefit the oil industry, including lifting the freeze on permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports and expediting oil drilling leases in the Gulf of Mexico. His promises directly catered to the interests of companies like Venture Global and Cheniere Energy, which stand to gain from increased LNG exports. Moreover, Trump vowed to scrap Biden's perceived "mandate" on electric vehicles, mischaracterizing EPA regulations aimed at reducing emissions from car tailpipes. The move reflects the oil industry's opposition to measures that could diminish demand for petroleum products, prompting lobbying efforts against the EPA's tailpipe rules. While the oil industry may not present a unified front in its requests to the Trump administration, Trump's alignment with its priorities highlights the significance of addressing industry concerns. As Trump seeks to secure industry support for his re-election bid, his pledges to roll back environmental regulations and prioritize fossil fuel interests underscore the stakes of the upcoming election for both the oil industry and environmental advocates. 2024-05-10 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bendejo Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 Yessir, he'll be the best president money can buy. But this is all out in the open. This is no sneaky skullduggery. All the same he'll backtrack, because that's what he does. If they don't pay up there is always the NFT business. And sneakers. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-spends-day-court-hosting-nft-customers-florida-rcna151240 1 2 1 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chomper Higgot Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 Out declaring that he’s for sale. ’Russia, if you’re listening’! 3 1 5 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post animalmagic Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 1 hour ago, Chomper Higgot said: Out declaring that he’s for sale. ’Russia, if you’re listening’! Listening! Probably their idea. 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jingthing Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 His scumbaggery knows no limits. 2 1 2 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eisfeld Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 Presidential policies openly for sale. Fantastic. Whenever you think he cant drag things lower he comes in with another punch in the face. An infinite fractal of a disaster. Just kinda from the inside out because the disasters get bigger not smaller. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post spidermike007 Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 I promise if elected, I will let you guys rape and pillage our national parks and forests. I have never been to one, as I hate nature, and don't understand what the big deal is with trees and forests. Go ahead. Burn, baby burn. 1 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post klauskunkel Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 His Russian handlers refer to him as Agent Orange 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post newbee2022 Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 There are always some Idiots left to destroy the world's environment. Demented walking dead😡this guy. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Is the OP not normal political activity in the US; just a form of lobbying or is it illegal? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 The Big Oil swamp. Which one is next? The Big Pharma swamp? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Paul Henry Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 Lock Him Up! Lock Him Up. Anything for money! The lowest of the low. 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thecyclist Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 Scum of the earth or ,as Stormy Daniels refers to him , the orange turd. Flush ,flush, flush. But so far he has been a turd that won't flush. 1 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skeptic7 Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 Sleazeball whore he is. Just like that lying, dog murdering, 2-bit painted whore and potential VP pick Kristi Noem. Their sleaze runneth over. 🤮 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skeptic7 Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 Such a loving, close, happy looking family. 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Purdey Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 Can anyone remember how many things he has promised to do "on day one"? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thingamabob Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 Not a bad idea for any country to maximise the use of it's natural resources. Biden doing a good job in this context re oil, gas and shale. I doubt Trump could do any better. 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skeptic7 Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 25 minutes ago, Purdey said: Can anyone remember how many things he has promised to do "on day one"? Be a "dick-tator"❗🤣 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post eisfeld Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 31 minutes ago, Purdey said: Can anyone remember how many things he has promised to do "on day one"? He is good at promising and blaming but not so much at delivering. Claims to be a great business man and real estate magnate but couldn't even build a wall. I guess Mexico just didn't pay the invoice. 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cory1848 Posted May 10 Popular Post Share Posted May 10 Trump’s agenda all along has been to rake in buckets of money by catering to the desires of the billionaire and corporate class, while diverting the lower classes with lies about immigration, election fraud, and other lurid topics. Anyone who doesn’t see this should qualify for a tax break, as they are legally blind. 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 5 hours ago, eisfeld said: Presidential policies openly for sale. Fantastic. Whenever you think he cant drag things lower he comes in with another punch in the face. An infinite fractal of a disaster. Just kinda from the inside out because the disasters get bigger not smaller. Be real... these types of deals are made with so many types of industries. It has been happening since elections began. Only because this is Trump is it dragged into the social networks views and most likely made into worse than it really is. You really need to look at both parties and who supports them financially. If money is sent to elect or re-elect a prez. You can be sure their campaigns are supported by some large industry. With trump it may be oil and gas. With Biden it may be or been with the pharmaceutical companies. What would you say if you learned Bidens campaign last term was financially backed by drug companies? Maybe even the same companies that pushed the Covid vaccine into everyone's bodies? This is all part of the normal process to get money to pay for their campaign. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 On 5/10/2024 at 2:12 AM, Skeptic7 said: Be a "dick-tator"❗🤣 As in "Tater tot" ? I thought the lady said mushroom. On 5/10/2024 at 4:16 AM, Cory1848 said: Trump’s agenda all along has been to rake in buckets of money by catering to the desires of the billionaire and corporate class, while diverting the lower classes with lies about immigration, election fraud, and other lurid topics. Anyone who doesn’t see this should qualify for a tax break, as they are legally blind. It was reported that in 2021 he was offered US$25 million for a season of The Apprentice. These days he can pull in that much in month with small dollar donations. I'm noticing a quiet display of backbone on the rise in the GOP, little hints are being dropped in the media. Only 2 months until the convention. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 (edited) On 5/10/2024 at 11:03 AM, Chomper Higgot said: Out declaring that he’s for sale. ’Russia, if you’re listening’! USA politicians and presidents have been for sale for a very longtime through lobbyists, system is rotten to the core. Edited May 13 by FritsSikkink 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Chomper Higgot Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said: USA politicians and presidents have been for sale for a very longtime through lobbyists, system is rotten to the core. I agree that money needs to be taken out of politics legislation needs bringing in to annul ‘Citizens United’ and lobbying needs to be regulated better. But Trump isn’t responding to lobbying or funding, he’s offering the power of the Presidency for sale. That’s corruption on a whole different scale. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Berkshire Posted May 13 Popular Post Share Posted May 13 On 5/10/2024 at 6:26 PM, thesetat said: Be real... these types of deals are made with so many types of industries. It has been happening since elections began. Only because this is Trump is it dragged into the social networks views and most likely made into worse than it really is. You really need to look at both parties and who supports them financially. If money is sent to elect or re-elect a prez. You can be sure their campaigns are supported by some large industry. With trump it may be oil and gas. With Biden it may be or been with the pharmaceutical companies. What would you say if you learned Bidens campaign last term was financially backed by drug companies? Maybe even the same companies that pushed the Covid vaccine into everyone's bodies? This is all part of the normal process to get money to pay for their campaign. If Biden were to ask big pharma for a billion dollars and promise them that he would let them raise drug prices with impunity, you might have a point. Do you have any evidence that Biden has done that? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclag Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 Donating to the Republic to ward off the evil cult that represents ,what use to be the party of JFK. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclag Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 5/10/2024 at 4:01 PM, Thingamabob said: Not a bad idea for any country to maximise the use of it's natural resources. Biden doing a good job in this context re oil, gas and shale. I doubt Trump could do any better. Texas Tea! The climate freaks dont like it much. I couldn’t care less who makes billions from it! Nothing wrong with being rich.It usually comes from working hard and investing! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 3 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said: I agree that money needs to be taken out of politics legislation needs bringing in to annul ‘Citizens United’ and lobbying needs to be regulated better. But Trump isn’t responding to lobbying or funding, he’s offering the power of the Presidency for sale. That’s corruption on a whole different scale. Corruption is corruption no matter which scale you use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 5/10/2024 at 1:21 PM, klauskunkel said: His Russian handlers refer to him as Agent Orange Would that be because he contaminates everything he touches? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chomper Higgot Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 37 minutes ago, Hawaiian said: Corruption is corruption no matter which scale you use. Who knew?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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