President Biden’s reckless handling of America’s emergency oil reserves cost taxpayers $100 million and left our energy security in serious danger. Energy Secretary Chris Wright revealed the Biden administration rushed to drain the Strategic Petroleum Reserve ahead of the 2022 midterm elections, damaging critical infrastructure. This political stunt put American families at risk just to help Democrats win votes.
Biden sold off nearly half the reserve—180 million barrels—to temporarily lower gas prices before the elections. Experts warned this wasn’t about helping Americans but saving Democratic seats. The rushed sales stressed aging salt caverns and pumps, causing $100 million in repairs taxpayers now must cover. This infrastructure, built in the 1970s, wasn’t designed for rapid political maneuvers.
Draining the reserve so fast risked permanent damage to storage facilities. Imagine trying to drive a 50-year-old car without maintenance—that’s what Biden did to our energy safety net. The salt caverns could have collapsed, risking environmental disaster and leaving us unprepared for real emergencies like wars or hurricanes.
Biden’s actions left the reserve at just 399 million barrels, far below its 715 million capacity. Past presidents spent decades carefully building this stockpile. Biden burned through half of it in three years, wasting what took 26 years to save. This selfish move left America weaker against foreign oil cartels and global crises.
Congressional hearings confirmed Biden abused the reserve for politics, not emergencies. Witnesses testified he ignored the reserve’s purpose, prioritizing polls over national security. His attacks on U.S. oil production made things worse, forcing reliance on hostile nations like Venezuela while draining our own reserves.
Now, rebuilding the reserve costs more because Biden sold low and must buy back high. Gas prices are rising again, proving his scheme failed. Families pay the price twice—first through taxes fixing his mess, then at the pump as shortages loom.
Conservatives are fighting to restore energy independence by refilling the reserve and boosting American drilling. Real leaders protect resources for true emergencies, not election gimmicks. Biden’s short-term thinking weakened America and put our future in danger.
Patriots demand accountability for this abuse of power. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve exists to shield citizens, not politicians. Biden’s actions show contempt for hardworking Americans who deserve stable energy prices and secure national resources.
