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ENERGY DOMINANCE: Trump Meets with Oil and Gas Executives as America First Agenda Charges Forward

Gary FranchiJanuary 9, 202668 views
ENERGY DOMINANCE: Trump Meets with Oil and Gas Executives as America First Agenda Charges Forward

President Donald Trump is keeping his foot on the gas—literally—as he prepares for a jam-packed Friday that puts American energy at the forefront of his second-term agenda.

The 47th President will meet with oil and gas executives in the Cabinet Room on Friday afternoon, a clear signal that "Drill, baby, drill" isn't just a campaign slogan—it's official policy. While the Biden administration spent four years waging war on American energy producers, President Trump is rolling out the red carpet for the industry leaders who keep this nation running.

The energy meeting caps off a day of serious work at the White House. Trump kicks off his morning with an Oval Office meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 11:00 AM, likely discussing the administration's assertive foreign policy agenda. At 1:00 PM, the President will have lunch with Vice President JD Vance in the Oval Dining Room—the kind of close partnership the American people voted for in November 2024.

Following his meeting with energy executives, President Trump will travel to Palm Beach, Florida, where he'll spend Saturday at his Mar-a-Lago residence before returning to Washington on Sunday evening.

Remember when the legacy media constantly questioned whether Biden could handle a full work schedule? Funny how they never seem to cover Trump's relentless pace with the same energy. This is what a working president looks like, folks—back-to-back meetings, strategic lunches, and a laser focus on delivering results for the American people.

The meeting with oil and gas executives is particularly significant as the administration moves to reverse the damage done by Biden's anti-energy policies. Expect announcements on new drilling permits, pipeline approvals, and regulatory rollbacks in the coming weeks.

America First isn't just a slogan—it's a schedule.

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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AmericaFirst_AlwaysVerifiedJan 9, 2026
Love seeing Trump work directly with industry leaders instead of environmental extremists. We need practical energy solutions that put Americans first and keep our lights on.
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FreedomFighter2024VerifiedJan 9, 2026
Best news I've heard all week! 🇺🇸
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PatriotMike78VerifiedJan 9, 2026
Finally! A president who actually prioritizes American energy independence instead of bowing to the green lobby.
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TexasRoughneckVerifiedJan 9, 2026
Exactly right Mike. My job in the oil patch was saved when Trump got back in office.
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EaglesFan1776VerifiedJan 9, 2026
This is exactly what we need to bring down gas prices and strengthen our economy. America First means energy independence!
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SmallTownUSAVerifiedJan 9, 2026
My husband works for a natural gas company and they're already talking about expanding operations. This is going to create so many jobs in our area.
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ConservativeMom3VerifiedJan 10, 2026
Does anyone know which specific executives were at this meeting? I'd love to see more details about what policies they discussed.
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NewsJunkie45VerifiedJan 10, 2026
I heard it included CEOs from major drilling companies but haven't seen a full list yet.