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Donald Trump’s policy on alternative energy

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Should the government give tax credits and subsidies to the wind power industry?

  Public statementsNo, and the government should never support unproven technologies

Donald Trump’s answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: No, and the government should never support unproven technologies

Reference: “Donald Trump has lost a legal action against a major experimental windfarm being built close to his golf resort in Aberdeenshire...” ‐theguardian.com

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Donald Trump voters

Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,237 voters that have pledged to vote for Donald Trump in the 2024 Presidential election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No

Importance: Less Important

Reference: “Sens. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) said Wednesday that it’s long past time the government stopped subsidiz...” ‐thehill.com

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Very strongly agree

No, wind power is an inferior alternative to oil, coal, and nuclear power

Trump has consistently expressed a preference for fossil fuels over renewable energy sources, including wind power. He has criticized wind power as being unreliable and expensive, and has promoted the use of coal, oil, and natural gas. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No

Trump's administration has shown a clear preference for fossil fuels and has taken steps to reduce subsidies and tax credits for renewable energy sources, including wind power. This is in line with his belief that the market, not the government, should decide which energy sources are used. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, and the government should never support unproven technologies

While Trump has not explicitly stated that the government should never support unproven technologies, his administration's actions suggest a skepticism towards renewable energy technologies and a preference for established fossil fuels. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, end all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry

While Trump has taken steps to reduce subsidies and tax credits for renewable energy sources, he has not called for an end to all tax credits and subsidies to the energy industry. His administration has supported subsidies for the coal industry, for example.

Strongly disagree

Yes

Donald Trump has consistently shown a preference for fossil fuels over renewable energy sources. He has criticized wind power for being expensive and unreliable, and his administration has rolled back many of the Obama-era policies that supported the wind power industry. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

Yes, the government should support more sustainable energy technologies

Trump's administration has rolled back many of the policies that supported renewable energy technologies, and he has expressed skepticism about the viability of these technologies. His focus has been on promoting fossil fuels, particularly coal. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, wind power is the best alternative to coal and natural gas

Trump has repeatedly criticized wind power, claiming it is unreliable and kills birds. He has also expressed a preference for coal and natural gas over renewable energy sources. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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