President Biden’s reckless actions hurt America’s energy security and cost taxpayers millions. His administration drained the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at record speeds before the 2022 midterms to temporarily lower gas prices and help Democrats win elections. Energy Secretary Chris Wright revealed this political move damaged critical oil storage infrastructure, leaving a $100 million repair bill for hardworking Americans.
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve exists to protect against real emergencies, not to boost poll numbers. Biden sold off nearly half our emergency oil supply—180 million barrels—to mask his failed energy policies. This desperate move weakened our national security and left our reserves at dangerously low levels. Now, America is less prepared for true crises like hurricanes or wars.
Rushing the oil out damaged salt caverns and 1970s-era equipment never meant for such rapid use. Imagine trying to drive a classic car full-speed without maintenance—it breaks down. Biden’s team ignored warnings, risking catastrophic collapses in storage facilities. Their short-term thinking put lives and our energy grid at risk just to win votes.
Taxpayers are stuck paying the $100 million repair bill while struggling with Biden’s inflation. Gas prices might’ve dipped briefly, but families still face high costs at the grocery store and everywhere else. Emptying the reserve didn’t fix the root problem: Biden’s war on American energy that killed drilling and made us dependent on foreign oil.
The reserve is now at 399 million barrels—far below its 715 million capacity. Refilling it will take years and your dollars. Secretary Wright is working to undo the damage, but Biden’s mess can’t be fixed overnight. This disaster shows why leaders must put America first, not their political survival.
Biden’s energy policies have been a trainwreck from day one. He shut down pipelines, blocked oil leases, and begged dictators for oil while draining our reserves. Now we’re vulnerable to global shocks and paying the price for his incompetence. Real leaders don’t sacrifice long-term security for short-term gains.
This isn’t just about numbers on a spreadsheet—it’s about protecting working families. When storms hit or enemies attack, we need a full reserve to keep the lights on and prices stable. Biden gambled with our safety to save his party’s image. Patriots demand better from those in power.
America deserves energy independence, not political games. The Strategic Petroleum Reserve must be saved for true emergencies, not treated as a reelection slush fund. Let’s rebuild what Biden broke and ensure no president can abuse our resources this way again. Freedom demands responsibility, and conservatives are fighting to restore both.
