Critics argue California should adopt Trump-era energy policies to curb costs

Analyzing recent economic data, the writer notes that the U.S. economy grew 1.5% in the second quarter, unemployment sits at 4.2%, and inflation is 3.5%, figures that are portrayed as acceptable given ongoing Middle-East conflicts. The article credits President Donald Trump with steering the country toward energy independence through expanded shale production and the release of Venezuelan oil, which helped keep fuel prices in check.

By comparison, California under Governor Gavin Newsom has been shutting down fossil-fuel operations, increasing reliance on imported oil from the Middle East and raising transportation costs for residents and businesses. The state now faces the highest gas prices in the nation and the second-highest overall energy expenses, contributing to its high cost of living and relatively high unemployment rate. While the AI sector is generating new tax revenue and growth opportunities, it also intensifies energy consumption, creating a paradox for the state's green policies. The author suggests that Newsom should abandon his radical environmental agenda and adopt the high-energy, low-cost approach championed by Trump.