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As Trump Eyes Energy Relief, Jim Rickards Says the Key Could Be a $150 Trillion U.S. Resource Hidden in Plain Sight
A Supreme Court Ruling Has Changed the Rules—and the Energy Equation Could Shift Fast WASHINGTON, May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With inflation lingering and gas prices still straining household budgets, a bold energy shift may be underway. And according to former CIA advisor Jim Rickards, it's not coming from OPEC, pipelines, or subsidies. 'We could see gas prices fall to $2 a gallon—maybe even less,' Rickards says. 'And the power to make that happen isn't in the hands of oil companies anymore.' Instead, he points to a $150 trillion domestic resource buried under U.S. soil—an energy-rich 'inheritance' the federal government has held for over a century, but never fully used. THE COURT CASE THAT CHANGED THE GAME The breakthrough came with the 2024 Supreme Court decision to overturn the Chevron Doctrine—a decades-old legal precedent that had allowed federal agencies to broadly interpret and enforce regulations. 'Now, courts—not unelected bureaucrats—are driving the conversation,' Rickards says. 'That opens the door for a resource strategy that puts America first.' THE REAL POWER: ENERGY SECURITY, NOT DEPENDENCY What lies under U.S. federal lands could include trillions in raw materials: copper, lithium, silver, and rare earth elements. These are the same resources that power our grids, feed our AI, and make energy independence possible. 'We've fought to secure foreign oil,' Rickards says. 'Meanwhile, we've ignored what's already ours. That's finally starting to change.' OIL COMPANIES MAY NOT LIKE IT — BUT VOTERS MIGHT With executive orders from Trump already in motion, Rickards believes this legal shift could be used to fast-track access to lower-cost energy—without relying on global suppliers or Big Oil. 'It's not about breaking the system,' he says. 'It's about remembering we don't need to be held hostage by it.' A full interview revealing how this shift could work—and what comes next—is now available to the public at no cost. About Jim Rickards Jim Rickards is a lawyer, economist, and former advisor to the CIA, Pentagon, and U.S. Treasury. He's widely recognized as an expert in financial warfare, energy economics, and national security strategy. His bestselling books include The Death of Money, Aftermath, and Currency Wars. Media Contact:Derek WarrenPublic Relations ManagerParadigm Press GroupEmail: dwarren@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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12-05-2025
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Gas Prices Are Still Too High—But a $150 Trillion Asset Could Finally Tip the Balance, Says Jim Rickards
Former CIA Advisor Says Supreme Court Ruling and Trump Executive Orders Could Unlock America's Long-Forgotten Economic Advantage WASHINGTON, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gas may be down from its peak, but for working Americans, it still hurts to fill the tank. SUV owners. Long-distance commuters. Families scraping by. Even at $3 a gallon, the pain at the pump is real. But help could be on the horizon. 'We could see gas prices fall to $2… maybe even $1 — and not through subsidies or gimmicks,' says Jim Rickards, former CIA advisor and White House consultant. Instead, Rickards says, this new push could come from a $150 trillion asset buried beneath U.S. soil — one that, until now, Washington never touched. A LEGAL BREAKTHROUGH OPENS THE DOOR At the center of this shift is the 2024 Supreme Court decision that dismantled the Chevron Doctrine — a ruling that clipped the wings of federal agencies and restored oversight to the courts. Rickards believes this legal realignment, paired with newly signed executive orders under President Trump, is creating a rare opportunity to unlock vast domestic resources — including rare earth elements and energy-critical reserves. 'This is a realignment of power,' he says. 'It's no longer up to unelected bureaucrats to block access to what could reshape our economy.' THE POWER OF WHAT'S UNDER OUR FEET The asset in question includes a buried cache of strategic minerals and fuels, much of it located beneath federal lands in the western U.S. Market estimates place the long-term value of the reserve as high as $150 trillion — enough to radically shift the calculus of U.S. trade, energy, and manufacturing. 'It's not about flipping a switch overnight,' Rickards notes. 'But it is about recognizing what we already own — and why foreign competitors are terrified we might use it.' A MIDDLE-CLASS WIN — NOT A WALL STREET MOVE Unlike complex tax policies or inflationary stimulus packages, Rickards says this strategy has direct implications for everyday Americans — potentially lowering costs at the pump, boosting domestic jobs, and reducing reliance on unstable international supply chains. 'This isn't theoretical,' he says. 'It's material. It's measurable. And for the first time in decades, we may have the legal and political momentum to act.' A private briefing detailing how this resource ties into the current administration's economic strategy is now available to the public. About Jim Rickards Jim Rickards is a lawyer, economist, and national security strategist who has advised the CIA, Pentagon, and U.S. Treasury. With over four decades of experience analyzing crisis systems and financial warfare, he's the author of six bestselling books, including The Death of Money and Currency Wars. Media Contact:Derek WarrenPublic Relations ManagerParadigm Press GroupEmail: dwarren@
