Key figures in the Trump administration toured the North Slope oil fields in Alaska this week, signaling the start of a major campaign to expand Arctic drilling operations.
Led by Energy Secretary Rob Kessler, the delegation visited multiple sites earmarked for exploration under a new executive order. The administration claims the expansion will create over 8,000 new jobs and reduce reliance on foreign oil.
Environmental activists have already begun legal challenges to halt the plans, citing irreversible ecological damage and risks to local wildlife. Indigenous leaders, divided on the issue, say the government has not fully consulted with affected communities.
“This is a national energy priority,” Kessler said during a press briefing. “It’s about jobs, independence, and American strength.”
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