Experts say Trump’s attacks on the clean energy economy, climate policies will hit Americans’ pocketbooks
Washington, D.C. — Since Donald Trump took office, his administration has “taken unprecedented steps to shutter or remake federal offices focused on the environment” while also halting clean energy projects, undermining responsible investing, and purging climate data from government websites. These efforts—which clearly placate his wealthy donors and Big Oil—are hurting American consumers, businesses, and the economy.
In response to the latest reports that Trump will close several environmental offices across the federal government that protect the most vulnerable communities, Unlocking America’s Future Spokesperson Kyle Herrig said the following:
“Donald Trump’s relentless attacks on clean energy, sustainable investing, and environmental protections aren’t just reckless—they’ll hit Americans where it hurts the most: their pocketbooks. From gutting climate policies that drive job creation and lower energy costs to purging our government of the data and staff needed to build a more resilient economy, Trump is putting fossil fuel companies ahead of hardworking families and businesses.
“Trump’s dangerous policies aren’t about freedom or economic growth, they’re about placating Big Oil and his billionaires friends at the expense of America’s economic future—and they are already proving devastating for consumers.”
Here’s what the American people are reading about how Trump’s attacks on clean energy, sustainable investing, and environmental regulations are impacting Americans’ pocketbooks and the economy:
- The Washington Post: Trump Moves To Shutter Environmental Offices Across The Government
- Bloomberg: Trump’s Climate Data Purge Hurts Americans’ Health and Wallets
- The Guardian: Scientists Brace ‘For The Worst’ As Trump Purges Climate Mentions From Websites
- Canary Media: Trump Admin’s Attack On Clean Energy And Climate Funding Continues
- The Conversation: Trump’s Reversal Of Climate Policies Risks Undermining U.S. Manufacturing — And Could Cost People Jobs
- Bloomberg: ‘It’s Surreal’: Trump’s Freeze on Climate Money Sows Fear and Confusion
