Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump made a series of posts on his Truth Social account on August 20, 2025, focusing on energy policy and expressing criticism of renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power.
In a post at 09:51 AM EST, Trump wrote, "Any State that has built and relied on WINDMILLS and SOLAR for power are seeing RECORD BREAKING INCREASES IN ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY COSTS. THE SCAM OF THE CENTURY! We will not approve wind or farmer destroying Solar. The days of" (August 20, 2025).
Later the same day, Trump shared another message: "Donald J. Trump Truth Social 08.19.25 09:51 AM EST https://t.co/aYwnHeaEyW" (August 20, 2025).
A third post followed: "Donald J. Trump Truth Social 08.20.25 10:16 AM EST https://t.co/eEUGogAxdk" (August 20, 2025).
Trump's remarks align with his longstanding position against certain renewable energy initiatives during his time in office and subsequent public statements. He has frequently criticized wind and solar energy projects, asserting they lead to higher electricity costs for consumers and negatively impact agricultural land use.
Renewable energy development in the United States has been a point of contention among policymakers, with some states experiencing fluctuations in energy prices due to various factors including fuel costs, infrastructure investment, weather patterns, and regulatory changes.
