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Trump's Energy Plan Targets Voter Affordability Ahead of Midterms

1/8/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump and his chief of staff Susie Wiles were briefed in December on energy-cost strategies before the midterms.
The plan aims to lower electricity costs by rolling back appliance standards and using emergency powers to keep critical power plants running.
The White House aims to resonate with voters by prioritizing energy affordability, wildfire mitigation, faster grid connections for large energy users, greater domestic production, and fewer regulations.

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U.S. President Donald Trump and his chief of staff Susie Wiles were briefed in December on energy-cost strategies before the midterms.
The plan aims to lower electricity costs by rolling back appliance standards and using emergency powers to keep critical power plants running.
The White House aims to resonate with voters by prioritizing energy affordability, wildfire mitigation, faster grid connections for large energy users, greater domestic production, and fewer regulations.