Trump just unlocked 50,000 barrels of American oil a day — enough to fuel approximately 1.7 million cars. Every single day

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.

He invoked the Defense Production Act to restart offshore platforms off the California coast, shut down since a 2015 spill.

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— Jake (@JakeCan72)March 19, 2026