Trump Halts Windmill Projects, Citing Cost, Aesthetics, and National Security

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News18•13-02-2026, 17:24
Trump Halts Windmill Projects, Citing Cost, Aesthetics, and National Security
- •US President Donald Trump announced his administration has halted almost all wind energy projects in the country.
- •Trump labeled wind energy as the 'most expensive' and claimed most turbines are imported from China, harming the US economy.
- •He criticized wind turbines as an 'eyesore' that ruin natural beauty, harm farms, and kill birds.
- •Trump also cited military security and aircraft threats as reasons for stopping projects and attempting to terminate existing contracts.
- •The move aligns with his broader policy of supporting fossil fuels and easing climate regulations, despite rapid growth in US wind energy over the past decade.
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