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Trump Urges Europe to Ditch Wind Power for Fossil Fuels

7/31/2025

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During his Scotland visit, Donald Trump slammed wind energy as ineffective and harmful, urging European leaders to ditch turbines for fossil fuels. Yet, this stance clashes with reports showing wind power is now cheaper and a major player in Germany's energy mix, highlighting a growing divide in energy perspectives.

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During his Scotland visit, Donald Trump slammed wind energy as ineffective and harmful, urging European leaders to ditch turbines for fossil fuels. Yet, this stance clashes with reports showing wind power is now cheaper and a major player in Germany's energy mix, highlighting a growing divide in energy perspectives.