“There is a profiteer when it comes to oil. 36 to 63 cents per gallon is swept off the top. And who profits from that? The government profits from it. And what does the government do with much of that money? It puts it into so-called 'alternative energy,' with so-called phony 'green jobs' that we're yet to see being produced.”

American politician, physician, and former naval officer

John Calvin Fleming Jr. is an American politician, physician, and former naval officer. He is the treasurer of Louisiana, a post he has held since 2024, and he previously served in the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana's 4th congressional district from 2009 to 2017. A member of the Republican Party, Fleming also held roles in the executive branch during Donald Trump's first presidency. His public life has centered on government and medicine, combining military service, clinical work, and elected office.