Gate News message, April 14 — U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the United Kingdom’s energy policy late Monday night (April 14), posting on Truth Social that the UK’s refusal to expand North Sea oil drilling is contributing to Europe’s energy crisis.
Trump wrote: “Europe is desperate for Energy, and yet the United Kingdom refuses to open North Sea Oil, one of the greatest fields in the World. Tragic!!! Aberdeen should be booming. Norway sells its North Sea Oil to the U.K. at double the price. They are making a fortune. U.K., which is better situated on the North Sea for purposes of energy than Norway, should, DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!!” He also called for ending wind energy projects, stating “NO MORE WINDMILLS!”
The remarks come as Europe faces mounting energy supply pressure, exacerbated by ongoing conflict involving Iran that threatens key oil routes. The UK has shifted focus toward renewable energy in recent years, slowing investment in North Sea extraction. Aberdeen, once dubbed the “oil capital of Europe,” now faces economic uncertainty as drilling activity declines.
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