""This really drives a stake through the heart of American wildlife law if it's allowed to stand," said Michael Jasny, director of the Marine Mammal Protection Project at the Natural Resources Defense Council."
""The ongoing war in the Persian Gulf is threatening America's oil supply," asserted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, justifying the panel's use."
""The Gulf of Mexico is a major source of U.S. oil production but is also home to several endangered species, including sea turtles and a rare whale species believed to be on the brink of extinction.""
The Trump administration invoked the 'God Squad' to allow oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico without adhering to the Endangered Species Act. This exemption was granted by a judge citing national security concerns. Critics argue this undermines wildlife protection laws. The decision follows military actions in the Persian Gulf that threaten U.S. oil supplies. The Gulf is crucial for oil production but also home to endangered species like sea turtles and a rare whale species.
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