Rapid Response 47, an account on the social media platform X, announced that President Donald Trump said Americans should have the freedom to choose between electric, gasoline-powered, or hybrid vehicles.
According to Politico, on June 12, 2025, President Trump revoked California’s electric vehicle mandate and emissions waiver via the Congressional Review Act. He cited concerns over consumer vehicle choice as a reason for this decision. The move overturns the state's requirement that all new cars sold be zero-emission by 2035, a policy already adopted by 12 other states. This action effectively halts California’s regulatory authority to enforce the EV-only sales mandate and revokes related heavy-duty truck emissions standards.
As reported by Carscoops, on January 20, 2025, Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to revoke Biden-era electric vehicle policies. These included the non-binding goal that 50% of all new vehicle sales be electric by 2030 and federal funding for EV charging infrastructure. The order also calls for terminating the regulatory exemption allowing California to set stricter emissions standards than the federal government. This action signals a rollback of major federal incentives and support frameworks for electric vehicles.
According to Reuters, three Congressional resolutions were passed to block California’s EV mandate and diesel engine regulations. These regulations required zero-emission vehicle targets for 2026 and beyond. Automakers and industry groups supported the resolutions, calling California’s standards "unrealistic" and financially burdensome. The Senate's action marked a reversal of clean-air goals and prompted California officials to vow legal challenges under the Clean Air Act.
Rapid Response 47 is described as the official Rapid Response account for the Trump 47 White House. It shares real-time updates and messaging related to administration policies and current events. The account regularly communicates information about the President’s America First agenda and government initiatives. Posts are designed to inform followers about key priorities and highlight the administration’s activities on social media platforms.
