Trump Vows 'American Energy Dominance' at Texas Rally

Former president rallies supporters ahead of primary elections in the state.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Former President Donald Trump promised 'American energy dominance' during a rally on Friday in Corpus Christi, Texas, one of the nation's biggest export hubs for energy and liquid natural gas (LNG) products.

Why it matters

Trump's rally in Texas comes ahead of the state's primary elections, where he is expected to play a key role in endorsing and supporting Republican candidates. His focus on energy policy and 'American energy dominance' is likely aimed at appealing to his base of supporters in the state's oil and gas industry.

The details

At the rally, Trump told the crowd: "With the men and women here today, we're unleashing America's potential, strengthening our security, increasing our prosperity." The former president has long championed an 'America First' energy policy that emphasizes domestic fossil fuel production over renewable energy sources.

  • The rally took place on Friday, February 28, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

The former president of the United States who held the rally in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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What they’re saying

“With the men and women here today, we're unleashing America's potential, strengthening our security, increasing our prosperity.”

— Donald Trump (The Epoch Times)

What’s next

The rally comes ahead of the Texas primary elections, where Trump is expected to play a key role in endorsing and supporting Republican candidates.

The takeaway

Trump's focus on 'American energy dominance' and his support for the oil and gas industry is likely an attempt to appeal to his base of supporters in Texas ahead of the state's primary elections.