In a monumental shift in U.S. energy policy, President Trump has declared a national energy emergency, aimed at boosting oil and gas production across the country. This declaration is part of a broader agenda to prioritize fossil fuels and roll back the climate initiatives established by the previous administration. Key actions include plans to refill the U.S. Strategic Oil Reserve, open up U.S. waters for oil drilling, and rescind electric vehicle mandates. Supporters, particularly from Alaska and other energy-rich regions, have welcomed these moves as a means to enhance American energy independence. However, environmentalists are expressing concern, arguing that this agenda exacerbates the ongoing climate crisis. As the Trump administration moves forward, the implications for the energy sector, especially in states like Texas and Alaska, are significant, with an emphasis on extraction over sustainability.