Trump Blocks Renewables Near Farms: 'Scam of the Century'

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed his opposition to the development of solar and wind energy projects near agricultural lands, calling them a 'scam of the century'.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that renewable energy sources are increasing electricity prices. His statement came a day after the U.S. Department of Agriculture ended financial support programs for clean energy in rural areas.

Trump stated that states that have invested in wind and solar energy are experiencing record increases in electricity costs. He argued that he would not allow the destruction of farmers by solar and wind energy.

While electricity prices have increased, experts attribute the increase to factors such as increased demand from data centers and the manufacturing industry.

The Trump administration had used its power to control clean energy projects on public lands through licensing reviews.