Trump’s Nomination of Steve Pearce Signals Renewed Push to Exploit America’s Public Lands

President Donald Trump’s recent nomination of former New Mexico Congressman Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is more than a routine appointment—it is a clear declaration that the administration intends to accelerate the exploitation of America’s vast public lands at all costs. The BLM oversees a staggering quarter-billion acres of surface land and 700 million acres underground containing crucial oil, gas, and coal reserves. Control over this agency translates directly into control over national energy security and sovereignty. Why Does This Matter for America’s Energy Future? Under President Joe Biden, the BLM adopted policies aimed at...