Trump admin at rare odds with Florida supporters

President Donald Trump’s plans for offshore drilling are putting him at odds with the Florida GOP.

Sunshine State Republicans are sounding off on the Trump administration’s proposal to open up drilling in the Gulf, with Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL) leading the charge in an X post. She voiced her displeasure over the plan that she believes would impede tourism and the state’s natural beauty.

Look:

The new maps released today by @SecretaryBurgum and @Interior outlining potential new offshore oil drilling sites in the Gulf of America are HIGHLY concerning—and we will be engaging directly with the department on this issue.

Preserving our state’s natural beauty is deeply…

— Senator Ashley Moody (@SenAshleyMoody) November 20, 2025

“The new maps released today by [Interior Secretary Doug Burgum] outlining potential new offshore oil drilling sites in the Gulf of America are HIGHLY concerning—and we will be engaging directly with the department on this issue,” she wrote. “Preserving our state’s natural beauty is deeply important to the millions who call the Sunshine State home, our visitors, and those whose livelihoods depend on tourism. We must act quickly, and I’m urging my colleagues to support my American Shores Protection Act TODAY to ensure oil rigs stay off our beaches.”

Even Governor Ron DeSantis is hesitant to back the plan, noting that Trump had previously blocked drilling on the Florida coast in 2020.

“Our Administration supports the 2020 Presidential Memorandum and urges the Department of Interior to reconsider and to conform to the 2020 Trump Administration policy,” said DeSantis spokeswoman Molly Best in a statement to The Hill.

But X users who are exhausted by high oil costs have a different take on the matter:

Just remember if we can’t afford to drive or fly to FL to give you our “tourism” dollars because of high cost of oil, you’ve gained nothing.

— Troy (@tkisner55) November 21, 2025

We need the energy. Don’t stop it

— Rachel Naisbett (@RachelNais17990) November 21, 2025

Whatever, drill baby drill

— 6strings AMERICA FIRST (@6string36) November 21, 2025

Unlike the previous administration, I’m sure @SecretaryBurgum is willing to work with you and @GovRonDeSantis on a compromise

— Old Catfish (@J59007Jim) November 21, 2025

I am in favor of drilling, especially considering all of the regulations and watchdogs that are in place.

— Mark Leinberger (@leinberger_mark) November 24, 2025

Drill baby drill we Floridians cannot afford FPL energy cost solar on farmlands will not help.What are you going to do about sit there in DC while are getting taken to the CLEANERS DRILL!

— Patrick Henry (@patrick_he74051) November 24, 2025

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