Fleece the newbs and go bankrupt? Yes, I agree.
I was in the business for 20+ years. Like you, Trump has no knowledge of the industry. To be profitable oil prices sold have to exceed development and lifting costs. The lower the price, the less incentive to explore and develop.
The industry was practically destroyed in in 2010s when they over invested, dropping the price such that they couldn't pay their debt service. the Oil field side was devastated and small producers died.
They have already stated they will not make that mistake again.
U.S. shale producers will maintain capital discipline and focus on shareholder returns despite Donald Trump’s pro-drilling energy agenda.
oilprice.com
I am sure you will ignore this and listen to your Orange Jesus though, so whatever.