Staff Reports
America’s energy independence has long been a key promise from Donald Trump, and it’s becoming clear that his administration plans to tackle the windmill debacle head-on. The president-elect has made it known that he sees these energy-generating monstrosities as not only ugly blights on the landscape but also harmful to wildlife and the environment.
It’s no secret that windmills have a knack for driving both birds and whales to their untimely ends. Trump’s critical stance has resonated with millions of Americans who have grown weary of these towering turbines that litter some of the country’s most picturesque vistas. Their dizzying heights might impress some, but for many, they’re just another example of how bad government policy can distort the natural beauty of the land.
President-elect Trump says he wants "a policy where no windmills are being built."
"They only work if you get subsidy. The only people who want them are the people getting rich off windmills, getting massive subsidies from the US government."pic.twitter.com/dvKgdVcZ73
— The American Conservative (@amconmag) January 7, 2025
During a recent press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump laid out his thoughts on wind energy, which he labeled as ineffectively expensive. He emphasized that the costs associated with wind energy far outweigh any supposed benefits—pointing out that natural gas is a far more economically viable alternative. The plan seems rather simple: bring American energy independence back to reality by sidelining the windmill frenzy that has taken hold.
Many in the energy sector are essentially cashing in on government subsidies, which Trump highlighted as a significant problem with wind energy initiatives. According to him, the only people clamoring for windmills are those profiting from these taxpayer-funded subsidies. A true free market approach would suggest that energy sources should rise and fall based on their merits, not on the whims of bureaucrats doling out government handouts.
Social media has erupted in support of Trump’s take on the matter. Users have drawn attention to the rising electricity costs correlated with wind energy initiatives, noting that consumers are left holding the bag when their prices spike to subsidize a dwindling green energy illusion. Many believe that cutting out this ineffective energy scam represents a significant step toward restoring American energy independence.
As Trump prepares to assume office, the message is clear: windmills are not the golden goose of energy independence they’ve been advertised to be. Rather than pulling America forward, these eyesores may very well be leading the country astray.
