Trump admin cites national security to widen clampdown on wind farms

The Trump administration has halted U.S. onshore wind development, citing national security concerns, which impacts approximately 165 projects. The Department of Defense is delaying approvals, impacting developments at various stages.

Wind farms typically require approval to avoid radar interference, which has now faced significant setbacks. Many projects had completed negotiations but remain in limbo. This push against wind energy is seen as a dramatic escalation in Trump's anti-renewable energy stance, with remarks like wind farms being the “worst form of energy.”