President Donald Trump issued a forceful call late Monday for Canadian energy giant South Bow (formerly TC Energy) to revive the Keystone XL Pipeline, demanding they “come back to America, and get it built — NOW!”
“I know they were treated very badly by Sleepy Joe Biden, but the Trump Administration is very different — Easy approvals, almost immediate start! If not them, perhaps another pipeline company. We want the Keystone XL Pipeline built!”
The company had previously signaled it was no longer interested in reviving the pipeline extension after years of legal battles and regulatory roadblocks. But that was before Trump’s bold call to action.
The Washington Examiner provides further context to the president’s push to revive the project:
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the news during a follow-up interview on Fox News.
“He was just thinking about the company that was chewed away and canceled by the Biden administration who wanted to build the Keystone XL Pipeline. He is inviting them back,” she said.
BREAKING: Karoline Leavitt just revealed that Trump is planning to reach out to the company that was responsible for the Keystone XL Pipeline!
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) February 25, 2025
This is how you start energy independence! It will also bring back THOUSANDS of jobs.
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Leavitt framed the project as an opportunity to bring down energy costs, which have reached record highs over the past few years.
Trump “wants [a] pipeline built in the Northeast in New England, where I am from, where we have some of the highest electricity and utility rates in the country,” the press secretary said. “This is a president who is constantly thinking about how he can help the American people, innovating and pushing groundbreaking ideas on every single issue.”
Trump wasted no time in setting the stage for the pipeline’s revival upon his return to the White House.
On day one back in office, Trump signed an executive order reinstating his 2019 permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline—reversing the Biden administration’s directive that had shut it down.
The Keystone XL Controversy: A Case of Politics Over Prosperity
The Keystone XL Pipeline was originally proposed in 2008 as an extension of the existing Keystone Pipeline system, designed to transport crude oil from Alberta, Canada, to refineries in the United States. Despite bipartisan support, President Biden revoked its permit in 2021, effectively killing the project.
South Bow, then known as TC Energy, had already begun construction under the Trump administration, but Biden’s decision forced them to halt operations. The cancellation had real consequences:
-Job Losses – TC Energy estimated 10,000 American construction jobs were lost.
-Economic Fallout – Alberta’s government sued the U.S. for billions in damages.
-Increased Foreign Dependence – Critics argued that shutting down Keystone XL made the U.S. more reliant on foreign oil, particularly from hostile regimes.
Why Keystone XL Still Matters
Supporters of Keystone XL—including moderate Democrats—have long pointed to its economic and strategic benefits.
-Energy Security – The pipeline would strengthen North American energy independence, reducing reliance on OPEC oil.
-Infrastructure and Jobs – A major infrastructure project like Keystone XL would create thousands of well-paying American jobs.
-Balanced Environmental Approach – Even former President Bill Clinton criticized how the Obama administration handled Keystone XL, suggesting that safeguards could be implemented to ensure responsible development rather than outright rejection.
Bipartisan Support for Keystone XL
While radical environmental activists have long opposed Keystone XL, many moderate Democrats have supported it, acknowledging the economic upside.
Former President Clinton once stated, “One of the best things about being an ex-president is you can say whatever the heck you want… We should embrace it and make it part of a broader energy strategy.”
Other Democrats who support the Keystone XL pipeline include former Senators Joe Manchin (W.Va.), Jon Tester (Mont.), Mary Landrieu (La.) and Heidi Heitkamp (N.D.).
The Path Forward: Will Trump’s Call Be Answered?
Trump’s statement aligns with his long-standing commitment to American energy dominance. With rising energy prices and continued reliance on foreign oil, many are wondering: Is it time to bring Keystone XL back?
With a second Trump administration, streamlined regulations and a shifting political landscape, the possibility of reviving Keystone XL is no longer just a pipe dream. Will South Bow—or another company—seize the opportunity?
One thing is certain: America needs energy security now more than ever.
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I voted stupid!
yes, stupid build it along with anything else which will help our country be energy independent!
About time needed