Trump invokes Defense Production Act

The president declared a national emergency, ordering the Energy Secretary to ease regulations that are allegedly slowing down fossil fuel production.

Trump claims that current supply levels constitute a security threat and that the blockade of Iranian ports is 'absolutely destroying' the adversary's economy.

However, his own aides and energy experts have expressed doubt that domestic drilling can quickly lower prices at the pump.

The move has drawn sharp criticism from environmental groups who argue it undermines global climate targets and accelerates the green revolution's collapse.