The Trump administration is proposing the largest expansion of offshore oil drilling in decades, including opening federal waters off the entire California coastline, parts of the eastern Gulf of Mexico near Florida, and most of Alaska’s offshore waters. Auctions could begin as early as 2027 for Central and Southern California and 2029 for the eastern Gulf, with Alaska following later in the decade. Governor Gavin Newsom called the plan “idiotic” and vowed to fight it, noting the proposal does not include waters near Mar-a-Lago. Drilling remains banned in state waters, but Trump has reversed Biden’s federal offshore drilling ban through executive order. Environmental groups and California officials warn the proposal threatens marine life and coastal economies, with Attorney General Rob Bon

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