President Biden’s reckless draining of America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve caused over $100 million in damage to critical infrastructure, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill. Energy Secretary Chris Wright exposed how Biden sold off nearly half the reserve before the 2022 midterms just to temporarily lower gas prices and help Democrats win votes. This political stunt damaged pumps and salt caverns built in the 1970s, leaving our emergency oil supply dangerously low.
Biden’s team ignored warnings that draining the reserve too fast could break the aging equipment. They rushed to dump 180 million barrels of oil to trick voters into thinking energy costs were under control. But the quick fix backfired, crushing our energy security and forcing expensive repairs. Now, America’s emergency oil stockpile is at half capacity, leaving us vulnerable to global crises.
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve exists to protect us during wars or natural disasters—not to help politicians win elections. Biden abused this vital resource for short-term gain, putting our nation at risk. Workers who maintain the reserve say the equipment wasn’t designed to handle such rapid withdrawals. It’s like revving a classic car engine nonstop until it blows up.
Since taking office, President Biden has attacked American oil production while begging foreign dictators for fuel. His war on U.S. energy made gas prices soar, then he drained the reserve to hide the pain. This isn’t leadership—it’s a desperate ploy to cover up failed policies. Now, refilling the reserve will take years and billions of dollars.
Secretary Wright confirmed the damage includes cracked pipes, broken pumps, and unstable salt caverns. These facilities are crucial for storing oil safely underground. Rushing the withdrawal process stressed the system beyond its limits. Experts say fixing it will cost over $100 million, with hardworking Americans paying the price.
The Biden administration lied about the damage for years, denying any harm was done. But the truth is clear: political greed wrecked our energy safety net. When Republicans warned about the risks, Biden’s team called them alarmists. Now, the same officials are scrambling to repair what they broke.
This disaster shows why we need leaders who respect American energy independence. Biden’s policies have left us weaker, poorer, and dependent on enemies like Venezuela. Draining the reserve didn’t solve our energy problems—it made them worse. Real solutions require unleashing U.S. oil production, not draining emergency stockpiles.
Conservatives will keep fighting to refill the reserve and fix Biden’s mess. We must hold this administration accountable for putting politics above national security. The American people deserve energy policies that protect our future, not sell it out for cheap election tricks.
