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One of Trump’s key talking points is the pursuit of energy independence for the U.S. However, O'Reilly pointed out the irony in claiming that the U.S. could produce 15 to 16 million barrels of oil a day given current production levels, which have been declining. Muckerman echoed this concern, explaining that the U.S. struggles to meet even 50% of its oil needs. He expressed doubt that the nation could ever achieve complete self-sufficiency in oil production unless global demand shifts drastically.