Trump just unlocked 50,000 barrels of American oil a day — enough to fuel approximately 1.7 million cars. Every single day
He invoked the Defense Production Act to restart offshore platforms off the California coast, shut down since a 2015 spill
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The key detail California doesn’t want you focused on: the platforms are in federal waters.
Newsom can’t touch them.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright ordered Houston-based Sable Offshore to resume operations. Oil is already flowing. First sales expected by April.
California sued. Filed emergency motions. Called it a power grab.
Correct. Trump grabbed America’s own oil back.
Gas prices in California are among the highest in the nation. The Iran conflict is squeezing global supply. Oil is over $108 a barrel.
California left those platforms dark for a decade.
Trump turned them back on.
Trump just unlocked 50,000 barrels of American oil a day — enough to fuel approximately 1.7 million cars. Every single day.
— Jake (@JakeCan72)March 19, 2026
He invoked the Defense Production Act to restart offshore platforms off the California coast, shut down since a 2015 spill.
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