Trump's Terms Trump takes aim at Colorado, a state that didn't vote for him
Feb 10, 2026
A look at federal reviews of funding aimed at states that did not back Trump. Discussion of plans to cut or fold major climate and research labs during extreme-weather threats. Coverage of moves to influence Colorado projects from coal plants to wolf reintroduction and childcare aid. Exploration of political pressure on Colorado leaders and local economic stakes.
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Federal Plan To Dismantle NCAR
- The White House plans to dismantle NCAR and stop its climate research while folding forecasting into other agencies.
- That move targets a major center whose work directly informs wildfire and extreme weather safety actions.
Irony During Extreme Wildfire Warning
- Daniel Swain describes the irony of a rare extreme wildfire warning occurring hours before the White House announced plans to dismantle NCAR.
- He notes NCAR's research helps utilities shut lines and reduce wildfire risk during extreme weather.
Policy Moves Coupled With Political Rhetoric
- The administration framed NCAR as promoting "left-wing climate lunacy" while eliminating climate research.
- That rhetoric accompanies other actions like blocking wolf reintroduction and trying to keep a coal plant open in Colorado.