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A focal point of contention has been Trump’s initiative to replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Critics argue that spending billions to fill it comes after it was significantly depleted during Biden's presidency for apparent political gain—specifically, just before election cycles to lower gas prices. This raises questions surrounding the strategy behind the SPR's use, as it was originally set up to prepare for legitimate national emergencies rather than short-term electoral advantages.