Trump just makes it up as he goes. No plan, just get revenge at those who he thinks wronged him in the past.
A few cuts below but read the whole thing.
How U.S. Politics Killed a Nearly Complete Offshore Wind Farm
Geopolitics or Ideology?
Some have speculated that the halt may have less to do with the project itself and more to do with geopolitics. Denmark, Ørsted’s home country, has clashed with Washington in the past over issues ranging from Arctic policy to Greenland. Others see the decision as part of a broader ideological push against renewable energy from the current U.S. administration. Whatever the true motives, the result is the same: an erosion of trust in the stability of U.S. policymaking.
A Case Study in Short-Termism
Politicizing projects like Revolution Wind serves no one’s long-term interests. It undermines investor confidence, discourages innovation, and deprives consumers of cost-effective power. For the U.S. economy, it risks leaving the country less competitive in the industries of the future. For the global climate effort, it removes a project that would have delivered meaningful emissions reductions. And for companies like Ørsted, it reinforces the perception that the U.S. is not a reliable partner for long-horizon energy infrastructure.
Conclusion
In the end, the decision to halt Revolution Wind is a case study in how political short-termism can sabotage economic rationality. Here was a project that ticked every box: nearly finished, financially sound, socially beneficial, and strategically important. Instead of celebrating its completion, the U.S. government chose to halt it, leaving investors and partners bewildered. The damage will be felt for years, not only by Ørsted, but by every energy company now rethinking whether America is a safe place to bet on the future.
