Quick Summary Former President Donald Trump has claimed the U.S. “basically stopped all windmills.” Federal energy data show more than 80,000 utility-scale wind turbines operating nationwide. During Trump’s first year in office (2017), U.S. wind capacity expanded significantly, adding roughly 1,700 turbines. Wind energy remains one of the fastest-growing sources of electricity in the U.S.,Continue reading “Trump Says “We’ve Basically Stopped All Windmills.” Federal Data Shows Over 80,000 Operating Nationwide”
