Harold G. Hamm, a billionaire oil and gas executive who supported Donald J. Trump’s campaign, is hosting a fossil fuel industry celebration on Inauguration Day, attended by influential figures like nominee Doug Burgum. The exclusive event, sponsored by groups like the Domestic Producers Energy Alliance and the American Petroleum Institute, highlights the industry’s strong ties to the incoming Trump administration and their shared goals of deregulation and increased energy production. With a focus on overturning environmental protections and expanding drilling opportunities, the celebration underscores the close relationship between the oil and gas industry and the Trump administration, symbolizing a significant shift in energy policy.
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