In a scathing critique of Europe’s renewable energy policies, former US President Donald Trump has warned the UK and the continent against pursuing the “green new scam”, which he claims has led to a “catastrophic energy collapse” across the region.
Speaking to reporters, Trump lambasted Germany for generating 22% less energy in 2022 than it did in 2017, despite praising the country’s current Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, for taking steps to reverse the trend. The former president also took aim at the UK, lamenting that the country “doesn’t let anyone drill” in the North Sea, which he described as “one of the greatest reserves anywhere in the world.”
Trump’s comments come as European nations grapple with the fallout of the ongoing energy crisis, which has seen skyrocketing prices and concerns over supply shortages. The former US leader, however, believes that the root cause of the problem lies in the continent’s embrace of renewable energy sources, which he dismissively referred to as “losers.”
“There are windmills all over Europe. There are windmills all over the place and they are losers,” Trump said, adding that “stupid people” are the ones who purchase these wind turbines.
Despite his criticism, Trump expressed a desire for Europe and the UK to “do great,” suggesting that he believes the region can avoid the pitfalls he has identified by taking a different approach to green energy.
The former president’s remarks have sparked a heated debate, with proponents of renewable energy arguing that his comments are short-sighted and fail to acknowledge the long-term benefits of transitioning to sustainable power sources. Critics have also accused Trump of promoting fossil fuel interests at the expense of environmental concerns.
As the UK and Europe continue to grapple with the energy crisis, the former US leader’s words are likely to add fuel to the ongoing debate over the role of renewable energy in the region’s future.
