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Trump Halts Wind Farm Project, Construction Resumes After Lawsuit

1/12/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump halted construction on the Revolution Wind farm off Rhode Island three days before Christmas; the $6.2 billion project was 87% complete and would power over 350,000 homes.
A federal judge allowed construction to resume after a lawsuit from Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Patrick Crowley, president of the Rhode Island A.F.L.-C.I.O., said attendees at his holiday party were shocked by the setback.

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U.S. President Donald Trump halted construction on the Revolution Wind farm off Rhode Island three days before Christmas; the $6.2 billion project was 87% complete and would power over 350,000 homes.
A federal judge allowed construction to resume after a lawsuit from Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Patrick Crowley, president of the Rhode Island A.F.L.-C.I.O., said attendees at his holiday party were shocked by the setback.