Trump administration cancels largest solar project in United States

So dumb.

I thought we were in an energy crisis?

Based on data compiled by OpenSecrets for the 2023–2024 election cycle, the oil and gas industry gives overwhelmingly to Republicans over Democrats

. This pattern is consistent over many election cycles.

Oil and gas contributions to Republicans vs. Democrats

For the 2023–2024 election cycle, the oil and gas industry contributed the following amounts:

To Republicans: $69.8 million (88%)

To Democrats: $9.2 million (12%)

Historical trends

The industry has shown a long-term preference for the Republican Party, though the disparity has become wider in recent decades.

Since 1990: The vast majority of the oil and gas industry’s campaign contributions to candidates and party committees have gone to Republicans.

1992: Contributions were split roughly 66% to Republicans and 34% to Democrats.

2024: The gap has widened, with Republicans receiving 88% of oil and gas money. [2, 3]

Why the difference?

The difference in contributions reflects the differing stances of the two parties toward the fossil fuel industry.

Republicans, who generally support policies favorable to the industry, have seen a significant increase in contributions.

Democrats have pushed for renewable energy and climate-focused policies that anger the industry, leading to a much smaller share of donations. [3, 4]

AI responses may include mistakes.

[1] https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/totals?ind=E01++

[2] https://www.opensecrets.org/industries/indus?ind=E01

[3] https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/01/the-fossil-fuel-industry-spent-219-million-to-elect-the-new-u-s-government/

[4] https://www.texastribune.org/2024/05/07/texas-oil-gas-political-donations-august-pfluger/