President Biden’s reckless draining of America’s emergency oil reserves left taxpayers with a $100 million repair bill and weakened national security. Energy Secretary Chris Wright revealed the shocking damage caused by Biden’s decision to dump 180 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve before the 2022 midterms. This political stunt temporarily lowered gas prices but broke pumps and storage systems built in the 1970s.
Biden prioritized saving Democrats’ election chances over protecting critical infrastructure. His team drained nearly half the reserve at breakneck speed, ignoring warnings about aging equipment. Salt caverns meant for emergencies were abused as a short-term fix for inflation caused by Biden’s failed policies. The SPR now holds just 399 million barrels – far below its 715 million capacity.
Hardworking Americans are stuck paying $100 million to fix what Biden broke. The rushed oil firesale damaged pumps and storage facilities beyond normal wear-and-tear. Energy experts compare it to revving a vintage car engine without maintenance until it blows up. Biden’s team treated our strategic reserves like a piggy bank to bail out their sinking poll numbers.
This isn’t just about money – it’s about safety. The SPR exists for wars, disasters, or supply collapses. Biden burned through reserves during peacetime to hide his inflation disaster. China and Russia grow stronger while America’s emergency stockpile sits depleted. Our enemies cheer as Biden weakens our energy independence.
Republicans are fighting to refill the reserve andsecure our energy future. Leaders like Wright warn that Biden’s political games left America vulnerable. The Trump administration had a clear plan for energy dominance – Biden replaced it with panic-driven decisions that put party over country.
Every driver felt the pain when gas prices spiked again after the midterm Band-Aid fell off. Biden’s temporary price drop vanished, leaving families with higher costs and a broken safety net. Strategic reserves can’t be rebuilt overnight, especially with radical climate policies blocking new oil production.
This scandal shows the left’s true priorities. They’ll sabotage America’s security and waste tax dollars to score political points. Conservative leaders must restore the SPR, unleash domestic energy production, and prevent future abuses. Patriots deserve leaders who protect our resources – not plunder them for power.
The November election is America’s chance to end this destruction. Voters must choose leaders who value energy independence over cheap election tricks. Biden’s SPR disaster proves conservatives are right – secure borders, strong defense, and American energy FIRST.
