The Trump administration is swiftly dismantling Biden-era policies, particularly those tied to the push against fossil fuels.

For instance, it plans to lift restrictions on oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A), the largest pristine public land in the U.S.

Trump’s move would reverse protections on about 13 million acres previously safeguarded for environmental and wildlife reasons.

Best of all, many Alaska Native leaders, particularly from the North Slope Iñupiat communities, strongly support the Trump administration’s decision.

The Alaskan Native tribes emphasize that responsible oil development is vital for sustaining their local economy, funding critical services like schools and hospitals, and creating jobs.

The Iñupiat rely on tax revenues from oil infrastructure to maintain essential community services and infrastructure in their remote areas.

Not surprisingly, environmentalists oppose Trump’s move despite the benefits it will bring to many Alaskan native Indian tribes and enhancing the U.S.’s energy sector. Besides, what does the lives of a few under class, colored people matter anyway?