President Biden’s rushed draining of America’s emergency oil reserves caused major damage and put our security at risk. Energy Secretary Chris Wright revealed Biden’s team blew through nearly half the Strategic Petroleum Reserve before the 2022 midterms, wrecking $100 million worth of critical infrastructure. The salt caverns and pumps – some built in the 1970s – weren’t designed for this political fire sale.
Biden sold off 180 million barrels to temporarily lower gas prices and help Democrats in elections. This reckless move left the reserve drained to 399 million barrels, far below its 715 million capacity. Experts warn those ancient storage systems got hammered by the sudden rush, like revving a vintage car without tuning it up first.
The left claims this was about helping families, but it’s clear Biden cared more about saving his party’s skin. Crashing the reserve for short-term voter tricks shows contempt for America’s long-term safety. Remember – this oil is meant for real emergencies like wars or disasters, not fixing bad poll numbers.
While Biden emptied the reserve, China and Russia kept stockpiling cheap oil. Now we’re vulnerable if crisis hits. Rebuilding those reserves costs taxpayers a fortune because Biden broke the system he abused. It’s like smashing your neighbor’s window, then sending them the bill.
For decades, presidents treated the reserve as sacred – until Biden turned it into a piggy bank. He dumped more oil in three years than America saved over 26 years. This isn’t just irresponsible – it’s unpatriotic. Strategic resources shouldn’t fund political campaigns.
The damage goes deeper than dollars. Biden’s war on American energy made us beg foreign dictators for oil while he sabotaged our reserves. Real leaders build up our nation – they don’t cannibalize it for temporary wins. This is the worst kind of short-term thinking.
Thankfully, the Trump team is working to refill the reserve and repair Biden’s mess. But scars remain. Every time Biden tapped that reserve, he weakened America’s hand against our enemies. Strong nations don’t sacrifice tomorrow’s security for today’s headlines.
Hardworking Americans deserve better than leaders who raid emergency supplies for photo ops. The SPR should be our shield, not a campaign prop. Biden’s energy policies have left us poorer, weaker, and begging for mercy from hostile regimes. It’s time to restore American strength – starting with energy independence.
