Donald Trump on Why Windmills Should Not Be Built in the United States

Opposition to Windmills in the US

• 🚫 Donald Trump states that windmills will not be allowed to be built in the United States, calling them a "horrible thing" that is killing the beauty of the landscape.
• 📉 He argues that windmills are the most expensive form of energy and that most are manufactured in China.

Environmental and Practical Concerns

• 🏭 Trump claims that windmills begin to rust and rot within eight years and cannot be easily disposed of, particularly the propellers made of a fiber that is harmful to the soil.
• ⚠️ Environmentalists are characterized as "political hacks" who want to harm the country, not genuine environmental protectors.
• 🐦 Windmills are also cited as being noisy and harmful to wildlife, with a specific mention of increased whale strandings in Massachusetts linked to their operation.

Economic and Landscape Impact

• 💸 The energy produced by windmills is described as inefficient, requiring subsidies, whereas true energy sources should be profitable.
• 🏞️ A significant concern is the destruction of natural landscapes, with Trump recalling seeing nine windmills marring the view at a golf course he owns.
• 🌍 While some countries have prohibited windmills, Trump asserts that many nations are now recognizing their destructive nature and opting against them.