Real Raw News: Did Trump Deserve Credit For Making the US A Top Oil Producer?

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One misconceived notion is that any American president has sole control over our petroleum production. Since 2013 the US has been the top producer of oil and natural gas (which are two of the major proponents of creating petroleum). So why did Trump always claim that he was the reason why we were the world's top producer of oil (and natural gas)? It's good propaganda embraced by the right wing media to rally further support for their political campaigning to stay in power. 

It works, the right wing swayed voters of our population still preaches the "gospel" of Trump. The truth of the matter is, our oil and natural gas production doubled during Obama's presidency (not trying to toot his horn, just bring facts to the table) which is actually a greater percentage of increase than was seen during Trump's presidency. 

The real person behind the increase is the "Father of Fracking", George Mitchell. Who is George Mitchell?  He is a Texas billionaire who developed hydraulic fracturing, an oil and natural gas production technique that is the sole reason why we are able to draw more of these products from the earth faster than any of country. No president can claim such a prestigious distinction (another thing that shows that our politicians repeatedly lie to their people).  

References:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/rrapier/2020/09/29/did-the-us-become-the-worlds-top-oil-producer-under-president-trump/amp/

https://texascooppower.com/father-of-fracking-dies/#:~:text=George%20Mitchell%2C%2094%2C%20the%20billionaire,energy%20production%20balance%20of%20power.