Smelter Politics in Oklahoma | Oklahoma City News

A proposed aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, has ignited a political firestorm as gubernatorial candidates flip-flop on environmental vs. economic priorities. Attorney General Drew Drummond, once an EPA critic, is now suing to block the project, citing unprecedented pollution risks — a dramatic 180 from his past. Meanwhile, Mike Mazzei, who previously opposed the smelter but later backed it for jobs (after landing a Trump endorsement), now insists on strict third-party oversight and pollution monitoring. Both candidates are jockeying to appear environmentally responsible, but their shifting stances reveal a messy reality where politics often overrides principle — and voters will be watching closely to see who truly protects Oklahoma’s future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ebf9e94f1dd492b4