President Trump sharply criticized wind turbines during a high-profile meeting with a European Union leader known for aggressive green energy policies. Speaking alongside the EU head, Trump doubled down on his long-standing opposition to large-scale wind projects, calling them a “blight on the landscape” and warning that they destroy natural beauty while offering minimal energy benefits.
“Windmills are killing the beauty of our scenery,” Trump said, emphasizing that wind farms have ruined coastal and rural views across the United States and Europe. He also reiterated concerns about their inefficiency, pointing to the need for backup fossil fuel plants and the environmental impact of turbine production and disposal.
The EU leader defended wind energy as a key component of Europe’s climate agenda, but Trump dismissed the argument as a costly and ineffective “green fantasy” pushed by global elites. He argued that reliable, affordable energy from natural gas, oil, and nuclear power should remain the foundation of any serious energy policy.
Trump’s remarks highlight a major divide between his America First approach and the EU’s aggressive push for renewable mandates. He has consistently warned that overreliance on wind and solar would lead to higher energy prices, economic decline, and weakened national security.
Supporters praised Trump for standing up against what they see as the radical climate agenda, while critics accused him of ignoring environmental concerns. However, many rural communities in both the U.S. and Europe have echoed Trump’s complaints about the visual and noise pollution caused by sprawling wind farms.
