CORRECT:

The U.S. has more rare earth minerals than any nation on Earth—an estimated $12 trillion worth.

But thanks to endless permits, lawsuits, and land bans, we depend on China and Russia for critical materials.

We don’t have a mineral shortage—we have a leadership shortage. pic.twitter.com/MX61aQrlx3

— Stephen Moore (@StephenMoore) October 15, 2025

Or as the wise man once said, “Get the hell out of my way!“