This is exclusive daily information The Washington Post : according to the American newspaper, Donald Trump promised oil company executives last month to reverse the pro-environmental policies of current President Joe Biden, in exchange for a check for $1 billion to finance his campaign. Because the candidate and ex-president is in difficulty financing his campaign.
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“ Donald Trump behaves like a cartoon villain, offering to liquidate the future of the planet for a check for $1 billion », Reacted the environmental protection association Evergreen Action.
According to Washington Postduring a meeting in April, the former president proposed to the CEOs of Chevron, Exxon and Venture Global, to erase dozens of environmental measures taken by Democratic President Joe Biden.
Among the twenty business leaders and executives invited also included officials from Cheniere Energy, according to a list obtained by the daily. The New York Times also reported on this Mar-a-Lago meeting and Mr. Trump’s call for officials to give $1 billion to his campaign.
The Republican candidate deals hoax global warming and withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement. He reportedly said he was prepared, if elected, to launch calls for tenders for more oil concessions in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as to reverse restrictions on drilling in the Arctic part of Alaska. Donald Trump also reportedly proposed immediately ending the freeze on permits for new exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
The former president reportedly pointed out that if oil industry CEOs gave him that billion dollars for his campaign, it would be a big deal for them. This was because of the money they would save on taxes and regulations.
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“Puppet for its biggest donors”
The oil sector in the United States is doing well. Despite President Joe Biden’s climate policieswhich the fossil fuel lobby complains about, the country has never produced so much crude: 13 million barrels per day on average in 2023. And record profits for the decade for the two national giants, Exxon Mobile and Chevron.
But Donald Trump promises them even more income if he is elected.
“ Donald Trump acts as a puppet for his biggest donors », snapped Joe Biden’s campaign team. She added that in exchange for campaign donations, the former president “ sold working families “.
“ Trump isn’t fighting for what’s best for American families, cheaper energy, or our climate – he only cares about winning this electionshe denounced. His campaign is struggling with donors and desperate “, she added.
Contacted by AFP, Donald Trump’s team neither confirmed nor denied the content of the article.
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