Trump Promises Defense Workers to Cut Energy Costs by Half Through Production

Former President Donald Trump has made a bold promise to significantly lower energy costs if he regains the presidency. Speaking at a defense manufacturing facility in York, Pennsylvania, Trump outlined his plans to cut energy prices by half within his first year in office.

Held as a counter-event to the Democratic National Convention currently taking place in Chicago, Trump’s 54-minute speech focused primarily on energy and economic policies. The venue, Precision Components Group, is known for producing components for significant projects like the Hoover Dam and the Seawolf-class nuclear submarines.

Before an audience of a few hundred, Trump rarely deviated from the themes of energy and the economy. He provocatively stated that his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, would be told “you’re fired,” echoing a famous phrase from his reality television show, The Apprentice.

Trump warned that a Harris presidency could lead to a severe economic downturn reminiscent of the “big-league depression” of 1929. He argued that altering the way energy is produced would be key to stimulating economic growth.

The former president laid out specific strategies for achieving his goal of reducing energy costs. He stated that he intends to eliminate existing mandates related to electric vehicles and roll back current “green energy” regulations.

Trump further suggested that if Harris continues in her role, energy prices could “triple and quadruple.” He claimed that under her leadership, the U.S. would not produce any oil at all.

Expressing strong support for fracking, Trump urged oil producers to adopt a “drill, baby, drill” mentality. He criticized Harris for her shifting stance on the issue, acknowledging her recent support for fracking.

He accused the Biden-Harris administration of a systematic closure of power plants, calling it a “regulatory jihad to shut down power plants.” Trump’s response to this issue was clear: “We will open dozens and dozens more.” He emphasized his vision of America becoming dominant in energy production.

Pennsylvania is expected to be a critical battleground state in the upcoming election. Trump’s recent rally in Wilkes-Barre focused on appealing to voters in the northeastern region of the Keystone State. Meanwhile, Harris and her vice presidential running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, participated in a bus tour through western Pennsylvania.

Trump’s campaign strategy includes visiting other pivotal states with tailored messages. Upcoming appearances feature crime discussions in Michigan, national security in North Carolina, and immigration issues at the border in Arizona. On Friday, he will address potential changes regarding tips in Nevada, culminating in a rally in the Phoenix area.