Trump Dismisses TVA Board Member Amid Energy Policy Tensions

President Donald Trump has dismissed Michelle Moore, a Biden-appointed member of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board, reflecting ongoing political tensions over energy policy. Moore, confirmed by the Senate in 2022 and set to serve until 2026, was removed following criticism from Republican Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty, who argued the board lacked leadership for nuclear energy advancements. Her removal leaves the TVA board with only five of its nine positions filled, raising concerns about its operational capacity during a period of infrastructure expansion, including plans for new natural gas and solar energy projects. This firing underscores the Trump administration's prioritization of fossil fuels over clean energy and aligns with previous actions against board members accused of outsourcing. The lack of timely Senate confirmations for TVA board seats has been a point of frustration for the utility and its partners. Moore's departure adds uncertainty to the TVA's future, particularly in its pursuit of a new CEO and small modular nuclear reactor projects.