President Biden’s rushed draining of America’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve caused $100 million in damage to critical infrastructure, leaving taxpayers on the hook. Energy Secretary Chris Wright revealed the reckless move damaged pumps and salt caverns that store emergency oil supplies. Biden sold off nearly half the reserve ahead of the 2022 midterm elections to artificially lower gas prices for political gain.
The SPR exists to protect America during true emergencies like wars or natural disasters – not to boost poll numbers. Biden treated our energy security like a political piggy bank, draining 180 million barrels to cover for his disastrous inflation crisis. These salt caverns and 1970s-era equipment weren’t designed for rushed withdrawals. It’s like revving a classic car engine nonstop until it blows.
Now we’re stuck repairing Biden’s mess. The damaged infrastructure needs over $100 million in fixes while global tensions rise. Our emergency oil reserves sit at decades-low levels despite partial refilling. This leaves America vulnerable if China invades Taiwan or hurricanes wipe out Gulf Coast refineries.
Biden’s team denied causing any harm, but the proof is undeniable. Their climate extremism blocked new oil drilling while draining strategic reserves meant for true crises. They sacrificed long-term security for short-term polling bumps. Gas prices might’ve dipped temporarily, but families still face $6 grocery milk and unaffordable utilities.
True patriots understand energy independence equals national security. The SPR should’ve been used as a shield, not a campaign prop. Biden’s actions show contempt for hardworking Americans who need reliable fuel for jobs and daily life. Truckers can’t haul goods, farmers can’t harvest crops, and factories can’t power machines without stable energy supplies.
This scandal exposes the left’s dangerous priorities. They’d rather virtue-signal about green fantasies than protect U.S. interests. While conservatives push “drill here, drill now” policies, Democrats scheme to keep us dependent on foreign oil. China’s laughing as Biden weakens our defenses.
Secretary Wright’s warnings prove what common-sense Americans already knew: Biden put party over country. The SPR damage symbolizes his entire presidency – broken systems, hidden costs, and reckless leadership. We need leaders who value security over slogans, action over empty promises.
Rebuilding America starts with energy dominance. Refilling the SPR matters, but so does unleashing American drilling innovation. Let’s honor the workers who power this nation – not punish them with bureaucratic failures. Biden’s legacy? A depleted reserve, broken infrastructure, and a nation left weaker.
