POLITICO Energy

Trump keeps U.S. troops in Syria to "secure oil fields."

Episode Summary

Despite announcing a full retreat from the Syrian territory, the president said some military presence would stay to secure oil fields. Plus, another lawsuit out of the northeast involving Exxon, and New York city looks for another source of energy.

Episode Notes

POLITICO Pro’s energy editor Matt Daily discuss what president Donald Trump meant when he said some troops would have to stay in northwest Syria to “secure oil fields.” Also, Massachusetts attorney general announces the state is suing Exxon for downplaying potential liability resulting from climate change. And, New York city looks to the Great White North for energy.

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