Story perspectives

Appeals Court Reviews Trump's Clean Energy Contract Termination

2/25/2026

Center

Trump's Clean Energy Legal Battle

A federal appeals court is reviewing U.S. President Donald Trump's administration's termination of contracts for a $20 billion program for clean energy investments.
The court questioned administration's fraud and mismanagement claims by nonprofits involved and the legality of freezing funds after Congress repealed part of the program's law.
During the State of the Union, President Donald Trump called for tougher punishments for repeat offenders, citing Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee.

Left

Trump's Misleading Claims

At the State of the Union address, U.S. President Donald Trump inaccurately claimed Iryna Zarutska's killer was an immigrant.
Trump touted decreasing energy prices, while data shows energy bills rose 6.7% from 2024–2025.
In foreign policy, Trump announced a 10% global tariff despite a Supreme Court ruling against his previous tariffs.
Violence erupted in Mexico after El Mencho's death, prompting U.S. warnings for citizens to shelter in place.

1 of 2

Trump's Clean Energy Legal Battle

A federal appeals court is reviewing U.S. President Donald Trump's administration's termination of contracts for a $20 billion program for clean energy investments.
The court questioned administration's fraud and mismanagement claims by nonprofits involved and the legality of freezing funds after Congress repealed part of the program's law.
During the State of the Union, President Donald Trump called for tougher punishments for repeat offenders, citing Iryna Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee.

1 / 2