The Trump administration is reportedly in active dialogue regarding a strategic petroleum reserve in California. A Trump official has also characterized California's current oil sources as a national security threat.
Democrats are simultaneously calling for a probe into alleged 'backdoor communications' concerning an oil pipeline, which the Trump administration is actively supporting. Furthermore, Representative Mike Levin has put forth an amendment aiming to ban offshore drilling near the California and Florida coasts.
This ongoing debate occurs as Governor Doug Burgum warns that California's energy production policies may ultimately backfire. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
