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Claimant: Donald Trump
Claim: The U.S. is drilling almost double the amount of oil and gas as ever before.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Federal data show U.S. oil and gas production has reached record highs, but increases are only a few percentage points year over year. The claim of “almost double” is a significant exaggeration.
Date: 02/09/2026
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Last Updated on February 9, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check