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TRUMP GOES TO WAR: WIND POWER VS. AMERICAN BEAUTY!
In a jaw-dropping showdown, former President Donald Trump declared war on wind farms!
When Donald Trump bought land for the Trump International Golf Links in stunning northern Scotland, a nearby wind farm was already on the horizon—and it didn’t sit well with the real estate mogul. “I want to see the ocean; I do not want to see windmills!” he exclaimed in 2006, setting the stage for years of brutal battle against wind power.
A Decade-Long Brawl with Windmills
Fast forward to 2012, just as his golf course was primed for action, Trump launched a ferocious attack against the Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm. “Tourism will suffer and the beauty of your country is in jeopardy!” he warned in a desperate bid to halt the project that has opened in 2018 despite his incessant outcry.
In 2013, he vowed to fight “for as long as it takes—to hell if I have to!" and expressed utter disdain for wind power, claiming it’s “a grotesque blot on our heritage”—and he didn’t stop tweeting negativity until he posted over 130 times about “windmills” before he even stepped into the presidential race!
Second Coming: Renewables Beware!
In his second term, Mike Pence’s fierce ally intensified his battle against clean energy. Just this past July, Trump growled, “We will not allow a windmill to be built in the United States. They’re killing us!” And on Truth Social, he thundered, “The days of stupidity are over in the USA!!!”
While not every wind turbine may come tumbling down in his path, he’s launching all-out assaults against solar and wind projects with a vengeance!
Red Tape and Roadblocks Galore!
Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” slashed tax credits meaning it’s now harder to secure funding for renewable projects—ensuring they must spring to life by July 4, 2026, or else! The rule changes show a shocking reality: the government is weaponizing bureaucracy to strangle American energy production and undermine the country’s future in clean power.
In a tale torn from the pages of a political horror story, permits now require approvals that make developers’ nightmares come true. Imagine being unable to finalize a project due to canceled meetings and unanswered phone calls!
Wind Turbines: Trump’s Favorite Target!
Trump’s disdain for wind energy runs deeper than mere aesthetics. Repeatedly branding “windmills” as a danger to wildlife, he shockingly claimed they might even cause cancer! But the facts tell a different story: fossil fuels are responsible for far more bird fatalities, and let’s not forget his own towers are a hot spot for bird collisions!
As the fight for green energy heats up, will the Trump administration’s policies push America backward? With fewer renewable projects taking flight, the energy crisis looms large, even as demand surges in our tech-hungry nation.
The Future of Clean Power on the Line!
While Trump’s actions may slow down the progress of renewable projects, the undeniable momentum towards a more sustainable energy system is unstoppable! As America battles its inner demons over energy, one thing is clear: the wind may be fierce, but the future is bright!
photo credit: fortune.com
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