Trump Backs Energy Bill ‘100%’ Before Balking at Wind Turbines
Trump backed a bipartisan energy bill “100 percent” before balking at its wind provisions.
President Donald Trump declared his "100% support" for a bipartisan energy permitting bill advancing in the Senate, but expressed reservations about its inclusion of wind turbines. The bill, titled the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, aims to expedite the approval of energy and infrastructure projects. White House officials stated that Trump remained supportive of the legislation and had been working in good faith with Senate Democrats.
The bill, introduced in September, seeks to overhaul federal permitting and environmental-review processes for various energy and infrastructure projects, including onshore and offshore wind, solar, natural gas, oil, geothermal, and hydropower. It also addresses data center operators and electricity costs. However, Trump's stance on wind energy provision in the bill has raised concerns and stalled its passage.
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