economy
March 9, 2026
Domestic energy dominance makes us safer
President Donald Trump’s strikes against the Iranian regime, and the regime’s all-out effort to create chaos in the region in response, has disrupted global energy production and delivery. But while energy prices are rising here in the United States, they are rising far more slowly than in Europe and in Asia. The conflict with Iran is decisively demonstrating that domestic energy production and national security are inextricably linked, and that Trump’s push for domestic energy production has made America safer, stronger, and more capable of defending its interests abroad.
TL;DR
- Conflict with Iran has disrupted global energy production and delivery, impacting prices significantly in Europe and Asia.
- The US is experiencing slower energy price increases compared to Europe and Asia due to its domestic energy production.
- The article links domestic energy production directly to national security and America's ability to defend its interests.
- Europe's past reliance on Russian energy and California's dependence on foreign crude are presented as cautionary tales.
- The author advocates for Trump's policy of 'energy dominance' for the US to maintain safety, strength, and global influence.
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