On July 8, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump criticized wind energy, describing it as a very expensive form of power that negatively impacts the environment, including plains, valleys, and bird populations. He also stated that wind farms are predominantly manufactured in China, asserting that China has very few wind farms. Trump expressed his disapproval of wind and solar energy, labeling them as poor investments and a blight on the United States. He further claimed that living near windmills decreases property values and causes noise disturbances. These remarks contrast with current data indicating that wind energy is among the cheapest electricity sources in the U.S.
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To the many Great Americans enjoying their Summer Vacations in Atlantic City, Wildwood, and Cape May, in the wonderful State of New Jersey, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean: Remember that your Republican Congressman, and my GREAT friend, Jeff Van Drew, is fighting hard, and