Here's Why Here's Why Trump's War on Wind Farms Isn't Just Hot Air
Sep 12, 2025
Rachel Morison, Bloomberg power and renewables reporter, breaks down how US policy moves are stalling wind and solar projects. She traces permit revocations, political motives behind targeting wind, and the ripple effects on jobs, investment and European energy firms. Short, sharp, and focused on the high-stakes clash between politics and clean-energy development.
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Trump's Personal Grievances Drive Policy Against Wind
- President Trump expresses a strong personal dislike for wind farms, citing aesthetics and a variety of unproven harms.
- Rachel Morison notes his objections range from spoiling golf views to unsupported claims about cancer and whales, shaping policy backlash.
Permits Revoked Even For Nearly Finished Wind Farms
- The administration is revoking permits and stopping projects at different stages, including near-complete builds.
- Morison reports some projects ~80% finished received stop-work orders, directly halting construction and investment.
Policy U-Turns Raise Costs And Scare Investors
- Policy reversals raise political risk and increase cost of capital, damaging the U.S. investment climate.
- Morison explains changing rules after investments makes building in America expensive and deters future capital.