EXCLUSIVE: Trump warns major Dem against move that could cost voters trillions

White House Warns of Economic Devastation as Senate Democrats Move to End Trump’s Energy National Emergency

The White House is issuing a stark warning as Senate Democrats, led by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), move to end President Donald Trump’s energy national emergency. In an exclusive statement to Fox News Digital, Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly accused Kaine of attempting to "impoverish Americans" by opposing Trump’s executive order, which the administration claims is vital for unleashing American prosperity and securing a brighter energy future. The White House argues that ending the energy emergency would result in catastrophic economic consequences, including the loss of nearly 870,000 jobs and a staggering $3.6 trillion in higher prices and lost energy output.

This clash comes as Kaine and Heinrich introduced a joint resolution to terminate Trump’s energy national emergency, setting the stage for a Senate floor vote later this week. The White House is ramping up its defense of the policy, emphasizing that it is essential for maintaining America’s energy independence and economic growth. According to a document obtained by Fox News Digital, the administration warns that reversing Trump’s actions would restore policies from the Biden administration, which it claims caused families to spend an additional $10,000 on energy costs during Biden’s first two years in office.

Senate Democrats Claim Trump’s Policy Benefits Big Oil, Harms Consumers

In response to the White House’s allegations, Kaine and Heinrich fired back, accusing the Trump administration of living in "fantasy land." The two Democrats argue that Trump’s energy national emergency is a sham that manipulates the market to favor fossil fuel companies over American consumers. They contend that decreasing the supply of American-made energy during a time of high demand will inevitably raise prices, harming households and businesses alike.

"President Trump’s decision to illegally halt investments appropriated by Congress in energy projects that are creating jobs in communities across the country is costing Americans valuable, good-paying jobs," Kaine and Heinrich said in a joint statement. They also criticized Trump’s emergency declaration for making it easier for fossil fuel companies to take private property, a move they claim benefits Big Oil at the expense of American consumers.

The Democrats insist that their resolution is necessary to restore balance to the energy market and protect American jobs. They argue that the U.S. is already producing more energy than ever before, and that Trump’s policies are counterproductive in meeting the nation’s energy needs.

White House Cites Economic Projections to Defend Trump’s Energy Agenda

The White House is doubling down on its defense of Trump’s energy policies, citing studies and projections that underscore the potential economic benefits of maintaining the national emergency. According to a study by S&P Global, the growth of liquefied natural gas under the new administration could create up to 500,000 jobs annually and boost U.S. GDP by $1.3 trillion through 2040. These projections, the administration argues, demonstrate the long-term economic prosperity that Trump’s policies aim to achieve.

Anna Kelly blasted Kaine’s move, stating, "Tim Kaine wants to cost the economy trillions and risk losing nearly a million jobs. President Donald Trump’s executive order brings America into the future and unleashes prosperity." The White House is framing the debate as a choice between economic growth under Trump and a return to the costly energy policies of the Biden era.

Senate Republicans Rally Behind Trump Amid Upcoming Vote

As the Senate prepares to vote on Kaine and Heinrich’s resolution, Senate Republicans are signaling their strong support for Trump’s energy agenda. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, accused Democrats of trying to block Trump’s efforts to secure cheaper and more reliable energy for Americans. "Their message to families is clear: pay more, expect less," Lee said. "Luckily, President Trump is committed to unleashing American energy and rescuing the country from the energy crisis that they have perpetuated."

With a 53-seat majority in the Senate, Republicans are confident that they can block the Democrats’ resolution. The vote, expected to take place on Wednesday, is seen as a key test of Trump’s influence over the energy policy debate. Despite the likely failure of the resolution, the showdown highlights the deepening partisan divide over energy policy and the economic implications of Trump’s national emergency declaration.

The Broader Implications of the Energy Policy Debate

The fight over Trump’s energy national emergency reflects a larger political battle over America’s energy future. The White House and Senate Republicans are positioning Trump as a champion of American energy independence and economic growth, while Democrats are framing their opposition as a defense of consumer interests and a move toward a more sustainable energy market.

As the Senate vote approaches, the stakes are high. The outcome will not only determine the fate of Trump’s energy policies but also set the tone for future debates over energy independence, job creation, and economic growth. With both sides dug in, the clash over the energy national emergency serves as a microcosm of the broader political and ideological divisions shaping the nation.

In the end, the resolution’s likely failure in the Senate underscores the challenges Democrats face in countering Trump’s agenda, at least in the short term. However, the debate itself highlights the enduring tensions between economic prosperity, energy security, and environmental responsibility—issues that are sure to remain central to American politics for years to come.