The fact is, U.S. oil production hit new heights during the Obama administration. Same with natural gas. The Trump administration’s role in impacting American coal production, which has taken a major hit from low-cost natural gas, has been wildly overstated.
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Trump’s “Energy Dominance” Reality Check
Feb 8, 2018
Issue: Oil & Gas
By Center for Western Priorities
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