In a bold move that screams America First, former US Ambassador Richard Grenell is urging President Trump to scrap a controversial $5 billion loan to France’s TotalEnergies. This call comes in response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s suggestion that Europe halt investments in the United States, following President Trump’s decisive tariffs on the EU.
While many Americans are exasperated by Macron’s bravado, some government agencies appear to be operating counter to America’s best interests, funneling tax dollars to nations that do not prioritize the US.
Daniel Turner, a patriot and the driving force behind Power The Future, voiced his frustration on X:
French President Macron wants European companies to end all American investments. Two can play this game, Emmanuel. President @realDonaldTrump should immediately cancel the $5 billion U.S. loan for France’s TotalEnergies African LNG project.
— Daniel Turner (@DanielTurnerPTF)
April 4, 2025
The power of social media in shaping foreign policy is undeniable as Richard Grenell shared Turner’s post directly with Trump, highlighting the need for decisive action:
I just sent this to DJT. Good idea!
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell)
April 4, 2025
Criticism was already mounting against the US Export-Import Bank’s decision to support the TotalEnergies project, which many see as detrimental to American interests. A report criticized this move, emphasizing its potential harm to the US LNG industry.
“A federal agency quietly approved a $5 billion loan to fund a liquefied natural gas facility in Mozambique owned by TotalEnergies, a French company with ties to foreign adversaries. The U.S. LNG industry argues that this facility competes directly with American businesses, threatening projects like the Alaska LNG pipeline.”
Former Energy Secretary Rick Perry echoed these sentiments, stating that such foreign investments contradict the administration’s drive to bolster American energy dominance:
“President Trump and his cabinet have been very clear about prioritizing American energy dominance. Sending $5 billion in taxpayer dollars to fund a foreign-owned project in Africa contradicts this priority.”
Richard Grenell, unwavering in his stance, stressed the urgency of stopping this financial approval, stating:
For context, this is one of the biggest loans @EximBankUS has ever done. And it was quietly approved last month, under Donald Trump, but before his nominee has been confirmed and in the job. This must be stopped.
— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell)
April 4, 2025
America First is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundational principle of the revolutionary Trump administration, resonating deeply with millions of patriotic Americans who remain vigilant in safeguarding its tenets.
