and pausing fossil fuel production on federal lands and waters. The document also asks how candidates will return U.S. oil production to its 2019 level of 13 million barrels per day.
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have both advocated for increased domestic energy production. However, DeSantis has taken steps to block offshore drilling and fracking in Florida. Since announcing they would run for president, nearly every major candidate has outlined broad plans on energy. Former President Donald Trump, who continues to lead in Republican primary polls, lists"unleash energy dominance" as a key priority on his campaign website. The website says Trump would"unleash the production of domestic energy resources" while promoting energy security and reducing prices.