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By KBTimes.tech

When the President Becomes a Misinformation Machine

Donald Trump didn’t just defund renewable energy — he ridiculed it. From bizarre claims that wind turbines cause cancer to false accusations that solar panels don’t work at night, Trump led a relentless campaign of misinformation. But this wasn’t just political theater — it was a calculated effort to undermine clean energy and protect fossil fuel donors.

The damage? Years of delayed progress, public confusion, and policy paralysis.

“Windmills Cause Cancer” — Trump’s Most Infamous Lie

At a 2019 rally, Trump infamously claimed, “If you have a windmill near your house, congratulations, your house just went down 75% in value. And they say the noise causes cancer.”

Let’s be clear:
🛑 Wind turbines do not cause cancer.
🛑 They do not destroy property values.
🛑 They do not harm public health.

What they do is generate clean, sustainable power for millions — something Trump’s fossil-fuel allies had every reason to fear.

Trump’s War on Solar: Facts Twisted Beyond Recognition

Trump repeatedly mocked solar power, calling it “too expensive” and “inefficient.” In 2018, his administration imposed tariffs on imported solar panels, causing massive job losses in the industry.

According to the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), these tariffs killed over 62,000 jobs and delayed $19 billion in solar investment.

His claims ignored reality:

Solar is now the cheapest source of electricity in many U.S. states.
The cost of solar energy fell by over 70% in the past decade.
The U.S. solar industry employed over 250,000 people before the tariffs.

Suppressing Science, Silencing Progress

Under Trump, agencies like the Department of Energy (DOE) and EPA were stripped of their scientific integrity. Reports on climate change and renewable energy were buried or altered to fit a fossil-fuel narrative.

In 2020, the White House even blocked a major study on solar and wind viability to downplay the importance of renewables in the U.S. energy future.

This wasn’t ignorance. It was deliberate sabotage.

How Lies Kill Innovation

Trump’s disinformation had ripple effects across America:

Local governments delayed green projects due to false cost fears.
Investors hesitated amid unstable federal policy.
Consumers were misled into thinking renewables were unreliable.

A 2019 Pew Research report found that only 43% of Republicans believed wind and solar were better than fossil fuels — a direct result of partisan disinformation campaigns.

Meanwhile, countries like Germany, India, and China surged ahead in green innovation while America stalled.

Big Oil’s Influence Behind the Curtain

Trump’s talking points didn’t come from energy experts — they came from fossil fuel-funded think tanks like:

The Heartland Institute
American Energy Alliance
Heritage Foundation

These organizations produced misleading reports, ads, and social media campaigns targeting solar and wind. Trump simply amplified their propaganda from the highest office in the land.

Public Confusion, Private Profit

By creating doubt about clean energy, Trump gave fossil fuel giants space to expand drilling, avoid accountability, and stall the energy transition. This confusion benefited:

Oil CEOs
Natural gas lobbyists
Pipeline companies

But it hurt:

American homeowners
Green startups
The planet

Conclusion: Truth Can’t Be Buried Forever

Trump’s lies about solar and wind slowed progress, but they couldn’t stop it. Today, even red states like Texas lead the nation in wind energy. Solar adoption continues to break records. The truth is catching up — and fast.