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- ↑ Schorr, Isaac (21 September 2023). Trump Celebrates Endorsement of ‘47,000 Member’ Oil and Gas Association Accused of Being a ‘Sham’ and ‘Slush Fund’, Mediaite
- 1 2 (15 July 2024). Odessan Coday recounts Trump rally, Odessa American
- ↑ Stringer, Matt (30 September 2022). Oil and Gas Workers Association President Under Fire for Sexist Comments and Organizational Allegations, Odessa Headlines
- ↑ (7 May 2023). After Months of Stalling, Oil and Gas Workers Association Releases Financial Records Raising More Questions, Odessa Headlines