Montana officials, including Governor Greg Gianforte and Senator Steve Daines, have criticized President Joe Biden's energy policies, claiming they threaten local jobs and exacerbate inflation. Gianforte and Daines are particularly concerned about the potential closure of the Colstrip Power Plant and Rosebud mine, which they argue are vital for the state's energy production and economic stability. They have vowed to resist what they describe as federal overreach and defend American-made energy. Representative Buddy Carter also echoed these sentiments, asserting that rising prices could be mitigated by supporting domestic energy production rather than restricting it. Daines held a roundtable discussion with energy leaders and local stakeholders to address these concerns.
Today I held a roundtable discussion with energy leaders and local stakeholders to discuss @JoeBiden’s war on made-in-Montana energy. Montana, and our country, cannot afford heavy-handed, out-of-touch mandates from Washington that will force our mines to shutdown. https://t.co/bEnRsIwp2w
Colstrip helps power our state & country—but @JoeBiden is dead-set on shutting down the Power Plant & Rosebud mine & killing made-in-MT energy. Make no mistake, the Left’s anti-energy agenda kills jobs, raises costs & threatens our power grid. @GovGianforte & I are pushing back. https://t.co/9pB8uH2zif
Since this President took office, the price of goods has skyrocketed. That can be fixed by unleashing American energy, not waging war against it. 📺: @11AliveNews https://t.co/tnyTJkdXch
.@JoeBiden has waged war on coal. We won't let him win. Today, I'll join @SteveDaines in Colstrip to stand against federal overreach and defend American-made energy. https://t.co/K0srJ8UmU3
Biden's 'war' on energy will cost Americans jobs, worsen inflation, Montana officials say https://t.co/dKJidoi8PE