Trump Intensifies Nationwide Wind, Solar Criticism Amid Energy Debate

President Donald Trump has escalated his longstanding opposition to wind and solar energy, labeling them the "scam of the century" and vowing to block federal approvals for new projects if he remains in office. His administration has taken concrete steps to restrict renewable energy development, including centralizing approval authority within the Interior Department and ending key tax credits through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which critics argue will stall hundreds of projects. Trump blames wind turbines for raising electricity prices, harming wildlife, and causing environmental damage, though independent data disputes claims that renewables drive higher costs and NOAA contradicts assertions about whale deaths. His opposition traces back to a personal dispute over a Scottish offshore wind farm near his golf course, where he led legal challenges and public campaigns against turbines. Despite rising energy prices, states reliant on renewables have generally seen slower price increases than the national average. The Trump administration's moves have alarmed clean energy developers and environmentalists, signaling a concerted effort to phase down wind and solar power expansion in the United States.