Scrapping Keystone XL pipeline makes Biden a tribal hero, but villain off reservation Print this article
In one of his first acts as commander in chief, President Biden stopped the construction of the $8 billion Keystone XL oil pipeline. In the third part of this series, Pipe Dreams Lost, the Washington Examiner investigates the monumental decision s effect on the indigenous population, who have largely celebrated the news.
PHILIP, South Dakota On a blustery winter day in South Dakota, the security guard stationed at the man camp outside the tiny town of Philip isn t in the mood for pleasantries.
It takes him about 90 seconds to get into his white pickup truck and make his way over to the chain-link fence. He s in no mood to talk. He doesn t even break a smile.