East Coast Governors Push Back Against Wind Project Freeze
USA, WashingtonThu Dec 25 2025
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Four governors from the East Coast have a problem with the Trump administration's decision to pause wind energy projects. They think it's not about safety but something else. The governors from New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island wrote a letter. They asked the government to lift the freeze on five wind projects. They said these projects had already been checked for safety. The governors also said they weren't told about any new risks before the freeze.
The government said they stopped the projects because of national security. But the governors don't believe them. They think the real reason is that the president doesn't like wind turbines. The governors said the government's excuse doesn't make sense. They think it's just a way to stop the projects.
This isn't the first time wind energy projects have faced problems. The Trump administration has been making it hard for these projects to move forward. They have been reviewing and delaying many projects. Earlier this month, a judge said the government can't just stop all new wind projects. But the administration is still trying to slow things down.
The governors are not happy. They think the government is using national security as an excuse. They want the projects to move forward. They believe wind energy is important for the future. They think the government should focus on real problems, not just stop projects they don't like.
The government hasn't said anything about the letter yet. But the governors are hoping they will change their minds. They want to move forward with the projects. They think it's time to focus on clean energy.
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