🕒 Last updated on July 28, 2025
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at wind turbines, calling them “ugly” and blaming them for ruining America’s natural beauty.
Trump Slams Wind Energy in Meeting With EU Leader
During a recent meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at his Turnberry golf course in Scotland, Trump made strong statements against wind energy.
In a now-familiar tone, Trump expressed anger over wind turbines, saying they are destroying the scenic views of the country. “We will not allow a windmill to be built in the United States; they’re killing us,” he said during the conversation. Trump pointed out that these turbines are now seen in many parts of America, including the plains and valleys, and that they are, in his words, “a horrible thing.”
He added that from his Turnberry property, he can see wind turbines on the horizon, and it bothers him deeply. Trump claimed these machines are taking away from the charm of America’s landscapes.
This is not the first time Trump has criticized wind power. Over the years, he has continued to favor fossil fuels like coal and oil over renewable sources. His comments during the meeting are just the latest in a long list of statements attacking wind energy.
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Trump did more than just talk. On the first day of his second term in office, he signed an executive order that stopped all federal wind energy permits. This action put a hold on several wind farm projects that were in the planning stage.
Trump also repeated a claim he has made before—that wind energy is a scam. “The whole thing is a con job,” he said. According to him, the industry is not only dishonest but also harmful to the country’s economy and environment.
One of the more unusual points he brought up was about whales. Trump said that noise from offshore wind turbines might be causing whale deaths. “It’s driving [whales] loco; it’s driving them crazy,” he said, mentioning recent whale fatalities off the coast of Massachusetts.
However, official agencies like the National Marine Fisheries Service have stated that there is no scientific proof that offshore wind turbines are linked to whale deaths. Experts have said there is no connection between wind energy activity and these marine incidents.
Wind Power in the U.S. Tells a Different Story
Despite Trump’s strong opinions, data shows a different reality. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, there are already more than 70,800 wind turbines operating across the country. Wind energy is now a major part of America’s power supply.
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In fact, the U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that wind power is the country’s largest source of renewable energy. It currently provides more than 10 percent of the nation’s electricity, helping to reduce pollution and reliance on fossil fuels.
Still, Trump criticized the lifespan of wind turbines, claiming that they “rust and rot in eight years.” He also complained that old turbines are hard to take down and that the blades can’t be buried. “They won’t let you bury the propellers,” he said.
While his views are controversial, they continue to stir debate in the United States about the future of energy. For now, the facts indicate that wind energy continues to grow as a significant component of America’s energy system, despite Trump’s persistent opposition.