Environmental groups accuse Trump of prioritising oil profits during shutdown
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Oct 02, 2025, 14:06 IST | Updated: Oct 02, 2025, 14:06 IST
The U.S. government may be shut down, but the oil rigs are still open for business.
According to Bloomberg, the interior department has furloughed thousands of workers, yet staff tied to fossil fuel projects remain on the job.
Environmental groups are accusing Donald Trump of putting oil profits ahead of people and public service.
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