President Donald J. Trump took direct aim this week at the increasingly controversial offshore wind energy agenda, calling out the “STUPID AND UGLY” turbines that he says are “KILLING” the state of New Jersey. In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump voiced deep concern over skyrocketing energy prices and what he views as the outright failure of renewable energy policies to deliver reliable and affordable power to American families.

“STUPID AND UGLY WINDMILLS ARE KILLING NEW JERSEY. Energy prices up 28% this year, and not enough electricity to take care of state. STOP THE WINDMILLS!” Trump wrote, just minutes before an appearance on Fox News.

The president’s criticism reflects a growing backlash against wind energy projects—especially those off the Atlantic coast—that many believe are not only visually and environmentally disruptive but economically damaging. Trump’s stance is part of a broader conservative push to restore energy independence through traditional sources like oil, gas, and nuclear, instead of unreliable and expensive “green” experiments.

Since taking office again, President Trump has moved decisively to reverse the Biden-era green energy agenda. He withdrew federal waters from new wind leasing opportunities, froze active permitting processes, and ordered agencies to halt all approvals for offshore wind developments nationwide, according to Politico. These actions were met with applause from energy realists who say the green transition has been rushed, costly, and poorly planned.

The consequences of these policies have been especially significant in states like New Jersey, where offshore wind was positioned as a cornerstone of the state’s energy future. Earlier this summer, a major wind project was forced to cancel its power contract after losing a key federal air permit. Another proposed project backed by Shell was also abandoned, leaving the state’s ambitious renewable energy goals in disarray.

The offshore wind industry, once heralded as a climate solution, is now facing a chilling investment environment. Industry insiders report that roughly a dozen projects along the East Coast are currently stalled in regulatory gridlock, unable to secure permits or finalize contracts.

According to market analysts, this uncertain regulatory landscape could jeopardize over $100 billion in planned offshore wind investment—threatening not just energy goals, but thousands of jobs and billions in state tax revenues. The delays also raise serious questions about how states like New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts plan to meet their future energy needs, especially as they increase demand through electrification mandates and EV incentives.

Critics argue that the push for offshore wind has been driven more by ideological zeal than practical energy strategy. The turbines, often placed in ecologically sensitive ocean zones, have been linked to marine disruption, including whale strandings—an issue that has alarmed local fishermen and environmentalists alike. Residents along coastal communities have also expressed frustration over the aesthetic and tourism impact of massive wind towers just miles off shore.

In stark contrast, President Trump has long championed a policy of American energy dominance, calling for a return to low-cost, dependable energy sources that do not rely on foreign supply chains or unproven technologies.

As energy prices continue to rise—by as much as 28% in New Jersey this year—Trump’s warnings are resonating with a growing segment of voters who feel they are paying the price for failed environmental policies and misguided federal priorities.