Opinion: Trump Energy Policies Saved Lives During Deep Freeze

February 16, 2026

The Eastern United States is finally getting some relief from weeks of frigid temperatures as millions of Americans dig out from piles of snow and ice. But while the winter weather disrupted flights and left some without power, the damage was far less severe than anticipated – thanks to coal, oil, natural gas, and the Trump administration’s energy policies.

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