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Trump Solicits $1 Billion from Oil Executives to Dismantle Biden's Climate Policies

In a series of controversial meetings, Donald Trump has promised sweeping rollbacks of environmental regulations in exchange for campaign funding.

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Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media with attorney Todd Blanche as he attends his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 9, 2024, in New York City.

Overview

  • Trump's explicit request for $1 billion in campaign donations from oil industry leaders sparks ethical and environmental concerns.
  • Promised reversals include ending Biden's freeze on new LNG exports and dismantling rules on electric vehicles and wind energy.
  • Attendees at Trump's fundraising events included top executives from major oil companies, revealing deep ties between the campaign and fossil fuel interests.
  • Critics compare Trump's actions to historical presidential corruption, drawing parallels with the Teapot Dome scandal.
  • Climate policy emerges as a central battleground for the 2024 election, with stark contrasts between Trump's proposals and Biden's regulations.