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Trump Champions Coal with New Executive Order and Awards

2/12/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump will host a White House event to promote 'Clean Beautiful Coal'.
The event will feature Energy Secretary Chris Wright and announce an executive order for the Department of War to buy electricity from coal plants.
Trump will fund upgrades at five facilities in West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, and Kentucky.
The Washington Coal Club will name Trump the 'Undisputed Champion of Coal' during the event.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump will host a White House event to promote 'Clean Beautiful Coal'.
The event will feature Energy Secretary Chris Wright and announce an executive order for the Department of War to buy electricity from coal plants.
Trump will fund upgrades at five facilities in West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, and Kentucky.
The Washington Coal Club will name Trump the 'Undisputed Champion of Coal' during the event.