How Trump’s ‘original oil guy’ boosted US-Israel ties and played down risks of Iran war

Harold Hamm, the billionaire founder of Continental Resources and fracking pioneer, has become central to Trump's energy policy. Trump describes him as a longtime friend and reportedly calls him his 'original oil guy.' According to the Guardian, Hamm co-chairs a non-profit that's aggressively pushing for US energy dominance. The arrangement has drawn scrutiny from climate advocates and Democratic lawmakers, who say Hamm's influence is pushing Trump to prioritize fossil fuels and roll back climate regulations.

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