Trump Promised to ‘Drill, Baby, Drill.’ The New Rigs Are Nowhere to Be Found

During his campaign and throughout his presidency, Donald Trump has repeatedly pledged to expand offshore drilling and increase the number of oil rigs in the United States. His administration issued permits for new drilling projects and promised an energy boom that would revitalize the oil industry.

However, despite these promises, the new rigs that were supposed to materialize have yet to be found. The expansion of offshore drilling has faced numerous legal challenges, environmental concerns, and bureaucratic hurdles that have slowed down the process significantly.

Environmental activists and coastal communities have been vocal in their opposition to the expansion of drilling, citing the risks it poses to marine life, coastal ecosystems, and the climate. They have filed lawsuits and organized protests to block the new projects from moving forward.

Additionally, the global oil market has been volatile in recent years, with fluctuations in oil prices making it less economically viable for companies to invest in new drilling projects. Many oil companies have scaled back their investments in offshore drilling in favor of more profitable ventures.

As a result, the promised energy boom that Trump envisioned has not come to fruition. The new rigs that were supposed to increase domestic oil production and create jobs have not materialized, leaving many communities disappointed and disillusioned with the administration’s promises.

Despite the setbacks, the Trump administration has continued to push for expanding offshore drilling and deregulating the oil industry. Whether these efforts will result in the creation of new rigs and a resurgence in domestic oil production remains to be seen.

As the debate over offshore drilling continues, it is clear that the promise of ‘drill, baby, drill’ has not yet been fulfilled. The new rigs remain nowhere to be found, leaving many questioning the feasibility and sustainability of the administration’s energy policies.