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We'll continue to see last minute actions from Biden leading up to the inauguration. 

Trump may say he'll quickly change this action but he'll struggle to do so. The Lands Act, which allows presidents to withdraw areas from mineral leasing and drilling, does not grant them the legal authority to overturn prior bans, according to a 2019 court ruling - meaning a reversal would likely require an act of Congress.

We'll continue to see last minute actions from Biden leading up to the inauguration. 

Trump may say he'll quickly change this action but he'll struggle to do so. The Lands Act, which allows presidents to withdraw areas from mineral leasing and drilling, does not grant them the legal authority to overturn prior bans, according to a 2019 court ruling - meaning a reversal would likely require an act of Congress. 

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/biden-ban-offshore-oil-gas-drilling-vast-areas-ahead-trump-term-2025-01-06/

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Kind of annoying he had to wait to be a lame duck to feel “safe” doing this but a win is a win I guess

You're underestimating the power of lobbyists and corporate interests. I don't think this would have gotten done if he didn't lose the election. Now it doesn't matter.

Would have been nicer if Biden had prioritized this stuff earlier in his term - these things could have potentially impacted the election positively