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Donald Trump’s policy on fracking

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Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

  Public statementsYes

Donald Trump’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “Fracking will lead to American energy independence. With price of natural gas continuing to drop, we can be at a tremendous adva...” ‐twitter.com

100% Voter Support: 1 support and 0 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.

Updated 15hrs ago

Donald Trump voters

Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 16,694 voters that have pledged to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: “Driven by Trump Policy Changes, Fracking Booms on Public Lands” ‐nytimes.com

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Very strongly agree

Yes

Donald Trump has been a strong supporter of hydraulic fracking throughout his presidency. He has often touted it as a way to achieve energy independence and create jobs. For example, in a 2020 campaign rally in Pennsylvania, a state with a significant fracking industry, he promised to protect the industry from Democratic regulations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but not in heavily populated areas

While Trump has been a strong supporter of fracking, he has also shown some willingness to consider restrictions in certain areas. For example, in 2020, he extended a moratorium on offshore drilling along the coasts of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. However, this has been more the exception than the rule during his presidency. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but increase oversight

While Trump has not been opposed to all regulation of the oil and gas industry, he has generally favored reducing regulations. For example, he has rolled back regulations on methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. Therefore, he would likely disagree with the idea of increasing oversight of fracking. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking

Trump has generally dismissed concerns about the environmental impact of fracking. For example, he has rolled back regulations on methane emissions from the oil and gas industry, which are a significant concern with fracking. Therefore, he would likely disagree with the idea that more research is needed to measure the long term effects of fracking. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

While Trump has supported some forms of renewable energy, such as nuclear power, he has generally prioritized fossil fuels over more sustainable energy resources. He has often criticized the idea of transitioning away from fossil fuels, such as during the 2020 presidential debates when he criticized Joe Biden's plan to transition away from oil. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

Trump has consistently supported the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources. He has often criticized opponents of fracking and has rolled back regulations on the industry during his presidency. Therefore, he would strongly disagree with this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Updated 5hrs ago

Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 13,871 voters that identify as Republican.

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