POLITICO Energy How Trump is throttling Biden’s green agenda without winning the legal fight
Mar 25, 2025
Legal hurdles are stalling clean energy initiatives as the Trump administration disrupts Biden's climate programs. Tactics create uncertainty, hampering development efforts. There’s intense political debate over funding for green projects, particularly affecting low-income communities. Plus, Trump considers hefty tariffs on oil purchases from Venezuela, adding to the complexity of energy policies.
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Trump's Disruption of Biden's Green Agenda
- The Trump administration's attacks on the $20 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund are disrupting Biden's clean energy agenda.
- This disruption is happening even though the legal battle over the fund is still ongoing.
Trump's PR Campaign Against Green Fund
- Trump's demonization of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund creates uncertainty for project financiers and developers.
- This PR strategy aims to make the program politically toxic, even if the legal route fails.
Projects Aimed at Lowering Energy Costs
- Many projects seeking funding from the program aim to lower energy costs, a goal shared by the Trump administration.
- These projects include helping low-income individuals afford appliances and supporting energy-efficient upgrades for colleges.