Donald Trump used his Truth Social account, under the handle @realDonaldTrump, to celebrate what he described as a major shift in Britain's energy policy, claiming that people in Aberdeen, Scotland, are dancing in the streets after Andy Burnham signalled he would fully open up North Sea oil.
What Trump Said About the Announcement
In his post, Trump wrote that Burnham, whom he referred to as the "new Prime Minister," had said he would open up the North Sea's oil reserves "all the way." Trump called the North Sea one of the greatest sources of quality oil on Earth, claiming it has hundreds of years of capacity left, with large amounts still undiscovered. He wrote,
"Such great potential in the UK, but it all starts with OPENING NORTH SEA OIL."
From "Poverty Stricken" to One of the Richest Countries
Trump argued that tapping the North Sea's full oil potential would turn Britain from what he called a "Poverty Stricken Disaster" into one of the richest countries in the world. He also claimed that Britain currently pays Norway billions of dollars every year to import oil sourced from what he described as a less valuable part of the North Sea, calling the arrangement ridiculous.
The Windmills Looming Over Aberdeen
Trump's post also claimed that word is spreading of UK plans to remove old wind turbines that, in his words, loom over and damage the look of Aberdeen. He described this as something that would be a big day for the country and widely appreciated.
Andy Burnham's Link to the North Sea Drilling Plan
According to news reports, Burnham has been linked to a proposal that could expand North Sea oil and gas activity, though questions remain over how far such a plan would actually go and whether it amounts to the full opening that Trump described.
Aberdeen's Oil History and Its Culture of Celebration
Aberdeen has long been regarded as one of the UK's key oil hubs and has been the focus of revival efforts in recent years, even as households in the north-east have dealt with rising energy bills. The city also has a long history of public celebration, from residents partying after Scotland's World Cup win to earlier citywide gatherings marking major moments. Trump ended the post by expressing his affection for Scotland and signing off as President Donald J. Trump.
