Interior Secretary Doug Burgum laid out a bold plan to supercharge America’s energy industry and beat China in the global power race. His “Four Babies” strategy focuses on drilling, mapping, mining, and building to create jobs, lower costs, and secure America’s future. This common-sense approach rejects Biden-era regulations that held back progress.
means tapping into America’s vast oil and gas reserves. Burgum slammed the Biden administration for blocking lease sales required by law. He highlighted how states like New Mexico brought in $900 million from energy leases under Trump. The Biden team wasted years fighting lawsuits instead of letting Americans benefit from our natural resources.
focuses on rediscovering America’s hidden mineral wealth. Burgum praised historical efforts like Britain’s geological mapping that made it a global power. He accused Biden of hiding resource maps to block development. The U.S. needs modern surveys to find critical minerals instead of relying on China.
tackles America’s reliance on foreign minerals. Burgum blasted Biden for letting a copper mine wait 29 years for permits. China controls supplies for defense tech while U.S. mines sit idle. Trump’s team will slash red tape so we can mine responsibly at home instead of begging dictators.
means fast-tracking pipelines and power plants. Burgum chairs a new “tiger team” to cut through bureaucratic delays. Projects like New York’s Constitution Pipeline got blocked by pointless permits. Fixing this could lower New England’s heating bills by $2,300 per family. China builds two coal plants weekly—we can’t afford woke energy policies.
Burgum warned that Biden’s war on energy left us vulnerable. China uses cheap coal power to dominate AI development. America’s dated power grid can’t handle new tech demands. Trump’s plan ensures enough electricity to win the AI race while keeping prices low for families.
The secretary exposed how closed mines and canceled leases hurt our economy. Biden locked up 625 million offshore acres—resources that belong to taxpayers. Trump will unleash America’s $100 trillion in energy assets to pay down debt and fund priorities.
Burgum’s plan balances conservation and production. We can expand parks AND develop resources responsibly. It’s time to stop importing energy from enemies and start leading again. This four-part strategy puts American workers first, slashes costs, and crushes China’s dirty energy dominance.
