(AmericanProsperity.com) – President Trump declared war on environmental extremists and authorized a major revival of coal power to reclaim America’s energy independence from China.
This week, the President took to Truth Social to announce his commitment to revitalizing the U.S. coal industry.
Trump described coal as a “beautiful, clean” resource and highlighted his intentions to bolster coal production efforts across the nation.
Despite not detailing specific actions, Trump pointed toward his administration’s efforts to compete with China’s aggressive advancements in energy sectors.
Under Trump’s previous administration, coal-fired power production was a cornerstone, and now, amid the closure of 120 coal power plants in the next five years, he is determined to reverse that trend.
The push comes as coal’s share in U.S. power generation has plummeted from over 50% in 2000 to a mere 15% today, overwhelmed by federal regulations and competition from natural gas and renewables.
“After years of being held captive by Environmental Extremists, Lunatics, Radicals, and Thugs, allowing other Countries, in particular China, to gain tremendous Economic advantage over us by opening up hundreds of all Coal Fire Power Plants,” Trump voiced.
“I am authorizing my administration to immediately begin producing energy with BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN COAL,” he added.
His supporters enthusiastically respond to this call to arms, arguing that envisioning coal as a key player in the energy landscape reinforces national security and economic resilience.
Moreover, the Trump administration is contemplating using emergency powers, a strategy reminiscent of initiatives during his first term.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright have been vocal about the need to use such powers to keep existing coal plants operational.
“Under the national energy emergency, which President Trump has declared, we’ve got to keep every coal plant open,” Burgum emphasized.
China continues to widen its economic footprint by leveraging coal-fired power, becoming the largest emitter of greenhouse gases while still pushing advancements in solar and wind energy.
Trump’s thrust to elevate coal once again as a primary energy source underscores his administration’s broader support for fossil fuels, ensuring an affordable and reliable domestic energy supply.
In addition, the grand vision could mean revisiting EPA regulations on mercury and greenhouse gases, potentially reducing coal plants’ operational costs.
The revival of America’s coal industry aligns with Trump’s broader energy policy of ensuring “an affordable and reliable domestic supply of energy.”
By prioritizing coal alongside oil and natural gas, the administration aims to achieve true energy independence while creating thousands of good-paying jobs in coal country – communities devastated by years of anti-coal policies.
As the administration moves forward with these plans, patriots across America’s heartland are celebrating the return of common-sense energy policies that put American workers and American interests first.
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