Trump Calls for EU to Ditch Wind Turbines Amid $750 Million Energy Deal
WASHINGTON — President Trump has urged the European Union to eliminate the “unsightly windmills” across its territories while prompting its 27 member states to invest $750 million in American energy, according to Post columnist Miranda Devine.
“I love Europe, a place with such beauty, and I told them to put an end to the windmills that are everywhere,” Trump stated in a recent episode of “Pod Force One,” set to air on Wednesday.
As he reflected on his recent golf outing at Turnberry in Scotland, he described dismay at witnessing large windmills dotting the picturesque landscapes. “You go around and see the stunning valleys, hills, and mountains, but then are confronted by windmills everywhere,” Trump remarked.
“It’s a sight down the 18th hole at Turnberry, which many consider the best golf course in the world, known for hosting four Open championships. Looking into the distance, despite being quite far away, you can’t ignore these enormous, unattractive windmills — it’s really unfortunate,” he added.
The president further criticized environmental advocates championing renewable energy sources, characterizing their efforts as a “con job” on the public.
“They’re misleading people by saying environmentalists want them; it’s hard to believe they genuinely support this,” Trump argued. “They endanger bird populations, diminish aesthetics, and are noisy. If you have them near your home, property values can plummet by 50% or more. It’s a very negative situation.”
According to data from the American Bird Conservancy, approximately 366,000 birds were reported killed by wind turbines in the US in 2012, with production of these turbines increasing by 47% since then. By 2021, over 65,000 turbines were operational in the US, while Europe had more than 100,000.
Homes located near turbines may experience a decline in value by about 1%, as suggested by a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2024.
“In every respect, turbines are detrimental,” Trump stated. “They require financial subsidies to operate. Setting them up incurs costs, but energy should generate profits, not losses, and these installations incur significant financial drawbacks.”
He pointed out that many turbine towers are being abandoned and left to deteriorate without removal.
Currently, it remains ambiguous whether Trump’s recommendation for the EU to eliminate windmills was part of a broader tariff and investment agreement with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, revealed on Sunday.
“Europe is facing a significant migration crisis,” Trump noted about his 75-minute discussion with von der Leyen. “I brought that up, but also mentioned they should remove the windmills.”
The recent US-EU trade partnership encompasses plans for $600 billion in European investments in the US, alongside purchases of American military hardware and $750 billion in US energy products.
The agreement entails a 15% tariff on EU goods while US goods will not be subject to tariffs. Additionally, tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will persist at 50% for European imports.
“This undoubtedly represents the largest trade agreement ever struck. … I believe it will also help unite significant portions of the world,” Trump asserted.
“They’re projected to invest around $300-$400 billion in military equipment alone,” he stated.
“NATO will bear the full cost of all arms and equipment, and the organization will distribute these resources, with Europe absorbing the associated expenses,” he continued. “The EU is set to assume responsibility for payments we previously covered, totaling hundreds of billions.”
Requests for comments from EU representatives and their Washington delegation went unanswered.
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