Two former members of President Trump's cabinet, Dan Brouillette (Energy) and David Bernhardt (Interior), have established the Restoring Energy Dominance Coalition. This group aims to galvanize support for Trump's 2024 campaign promise to prioritize domestic energy production, encompassing oil, gas, and other resources, while dialing back climate-focused policies.

The coalition's website emphasizes their commitment to bolstering all forms of American energy production to achieve energy independence. Brouillette highlighted the importance of this agenda for economic growth, job creation, and national security. Bernhardt echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the necessity of a comprehensive energy strategy to reduce living costs and usher in a new era of prosperity for the nation.

Trump's commitment to this agenda is evident in his Inauguration Day executive order declaring a national energy emergency. This order aims to accelerate domestic energy production and lessen reliance on foreign sources, with the goal of lowering energy costs for Americans.

The order mandates federal agencies to prioritize the development of domestic energy resources, including those on federal lands. It cites the previous administration's policies as contributing to an energy emergency, characterized by insufficient and unreliable energy supply and grid instability.

Furthermore, Trump issued a separate executive order reversing environmental regulations enacted by the Biden administration. This order aims to boost fossil fuel production and mineral extraction while scaling back support for renewable energy initiatives and electric vehicles.