Trump suspends all large offshore wind farms under construction, threatening thousands of jobs and cheaper energy

https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/22/climate/trump-offshore-wind-suspension-virginia?utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=missions&utm_source=reddit

by cnn

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  1. In the latest blow to the US offshore wind industry, the Trump administration has announced it is suspending the federal leases for all large offshore wind projects currently under construction, citing unspecified national security risks.

    It marks a major escalation in President Donald Trump’s attacks against offshore wind, a form of energy he has long railed against. The suspension could impact billions of dollars of investment and stall nearly six gigawatts of new electricity set to come online in the next few years.

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  2. “Under what authority?”

    “National security, and trust me bro”

    This will get struck down in the courts, but it will cause 6-12 months delay.

  3. His supporters must be so pleased that he’s sticking with his pro-death promises.

  4. For those who want to contact the US govt and express disapproval, you can message the US Department of Interior here https://www.doi.gov/contact-us#no-back or call at 202-208-3100. I know it may be futile but we need to at least make it clear how we feel

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