The Biden Administration announced on Monday that it will consider shutting down a pipeline in Michigan.
The Biden Administration announced on Monday that it will consider shutting down a pipeline in Michigan.
Why it Matters: The announcement seems to be a reversal from previous statements made by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki that the administration was not considering taking such action. In addition the news comes at a time when high energy prices have many observers worried about a potential strain on consumers.
The Details: The pipeline carries oil from Western Canada across the great lakes region. It’s potential cancellation would be seen as a victory for environmental groups while also likely causing an even greater increase in prices.
What Conservatives are Saying:
Since day 1, the Biden admin has actively sought to attack American pipelines. Then he greenlit Putin's Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) November 8, 2021
This harebrained strategy is disastrous for our national security & detrimental to our energy security as we head into winter. https://t.co/BtUD5IONQf
President @JoeBiden wants to shut down another pipeline? Can you believe this—with gasoline prices already the highest they’ve been in years? I don’t think the people who voted for President Biden had this in mind. https://t.co/cHCqfilohM
— Franklin Graham (@Franklin_Graham) November 8, 2021
What Liberals are Saying:
DOOCY: "Is the administration studying the impact of shutting down the Line 5?"
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) November 8, 2021
JEAN-PIERRE: "Yes we are." pic.twitter.com/V5XKhgcmAJ
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