Trump Highlights Energy Policy and Infrastructure Needs During Texas Port Visit
Corpus Christi, Friday, 27 February 2026.
President Trump visits the nation’s top energy gateway today to promote exports, facing a local industry grappling with water scarcity and 50 fewer active oil rigs than last year.
Presidential Agenda Meets Economic Reality
President Donald Trump arrived in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Friday, February 27, 2026, to promote his administration’s economic policies and “Drill Baby Drill” agenda [3][4]. Coming just days after his State of the Union address on February 24, the visit targets the Port of Corpus Christi, recognized as the nation’s leading exporter of liquefied natural gas and a primary hub for petroleum [1][3]. White House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson highlighted the administration’s focus on job creation, noting that corporate investment in Texas has surged under the current leadership [1]. To support this narrative of economic relief, the White House reported that gas prices in Texas are currently 10 cents lower than at this time last year [3].
Infrastructure Constraints and Trade Disputes
While export capacity remains a priority, local leadership is directing the President’s attention toward urgent resource limitations. State Senator Adam Hinojosa stated his intent to discuss critical water infrastructure issues with President Trump, emphasizing that addressing water scarcity is vital for the region’s continued industrial viability [1]. This dialogue occurs as the administration prepares to increase imports; during his recent address to Congress, President Trump announced that shipments of heavy Venezuelan crude would soon arrive in the U.S., with local refineries CITGO and Valero identified as key facilities for processing these inputs [1].