The Trump administration has allocated $2.7 billion of taxpayer money to oppose wind power and an additional $1.125 billion to support the coal industry. Critics contend these expenditures are contributing to higher energy costs for working Americans. They further argue that the president’s actions favor fossil-fuel companies, including those that made record donations to his presidential campaign, rather than fulfilling his pledge to reduce energy bills and living costs for the working class.
This information was reported by Guardian US on July 10, 2026.
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