U.S. exempts oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'

"To be secure as a nation we need a steady, affordable supply of our own energy," Hegseth told the six members of the committee, nicknamed the God Squad for its ability to make life or death decisions about endangered animals. "This is not just about gas prices; it's about our ability to power our military and protect our nation."

More like 'Satan's Supporters'?

#gulfofmexico #wildlife #oilindustry #endangeredwildlife #nationalsecurity

https://www.npr.org/2026/03/30/nx-s1-5745926/endangered-species-committee-hegseth-security

Trump's team just removed ALL endangered species protections in the Gulf of Mexico to expand oil and gas drilling under “national defense.”

Earlier this month: a 373-mile oil spill contaminated multiple species and seven protected reserves in the Gulf.

Today has been far too much death and destruction.

#Environment #GulfofMexico

#TheGremlinZoo #GulfofMexico #EndangeredSpecies #OilProduction

From WTOP News.com: Federal ‘God Squad’ exempts oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules

https://wtop.com/animals-pets/2026/03/federal-god-squad-poised-to-exempt-oil-and-gas-drilling-in-the-gulf-from-endangered-species-rules/