The Trump administration has intensified its campaign to replace the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), arguing that the agency’s policies actively discourage investments in fossil fuels. This stance aligns with the administration’s broader energy strategy, which emphasizes domestic energy production and reduced reliance on foreign oil. The push for the IEA chief’s ouster has gained momentum among Republican lawmakers, who accuse the agency of stifling U.S. energy interests and promoting climate change agendas over economic growth.