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Chip Roy Critiques EV Policies; Trump Advocates Coal Revival

5/1/2025

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Texas Rep. Chip Roy slammed Democratic electric vehicle policies for straining the power grid and overlooking traditional energy needs. He raised alarms about ethical issues in EV battery production, notably forced labor in China. In a stark contrast, President Trump is pushing to revive the coal industry, touting its reliability and job creation amid Biden's renewable energy push.

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Texas Rep. Chip Roy slammed Democratic electric vehicle policies for straining the power grid and overlooking traditional energy needs. He raised alarms about ethical issues in EV battery production, notably forced labor in China. In a stark contrast, President Trump is pushing to revive the coal industry, touting its reliability and job creation amid Biden's renewable energy push.