Energy · 2026-09-10
The United States became the world leader in oil and gas production in 2025
False
Trump credited his second administration with first making America the global leader in oil and gas output.
What the evidence shows
The U.S. had already led the world in oil and natural-gas production before his second term.
What happened next
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Assessment notes
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