Trump reportedly intends to install ‘energy czar’ as president
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly gearing up to make significant changes to energy and climate regulations put in place during the Biden administration. According to sources familiar with Trump’s transition team, a series of executive orders and presidential proclamations have been drafted to roll back clean energy regulations that some critics argue have negatively impacted the economy.
One of the key plans being discussed by Trump and his team is the appointment of an “energy czar” who will focus on cutting regulations on domestic energy production. Additionally, there are talks about relocating the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) headquarters outside of Washington, D.C.
Karoline Leavitt, a spokeswoman for the Trump-Vance Transition, confirmed that President Trump has a mandate from the American people to implement the promises he made during his campaign. She emphasized that Trump is committed to delivering on those promises.
As discussions continue about staffing various agencies, including those overseeing environmental policies, potential candidates for the role of “energy czar” have emerged. Former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and former Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette are among those being considered for the position.
In addition to appointing an “energy czar” and potentially relocating the EPA headquarters, Trump’s transition team is reportedly considering a range of executive actions. These actions could involve withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement, expanding drilling and mining on federal lands, and easing regulations on fossil fuel pollution.
Before the details of Trump’s energy policy plans were revealed, he had already expressed his intention to reverse Biden administration regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Trump had also voiced his opposition to green energy initiatives within Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.
Howard Lutnick, co-chairman of the Trump transition team, criticized the green agenda as elitist, stating that real Americans are more concerned about everyday issues affecting their finances than climate change.
As Trump prepares to make decisions on his second administration, the public eagerly awaits the announcement of key appointments and policy changes. The focus on energy and climate regulations is expected to be a central theme of Trump’s agenda moving forward.
