Trump Administration Announces New Support for Coal Industry
1 verified8 unconfirmed
The Trump administration has announced a new initiative to support the US coal industry, including the provision of federal funds for coal-fired power plants. President Donald Trump stated that the action is intended to lower energy prices and improve energy security. The announcement marks the administration’s latest effort to revive a sector that has faced long-term decline. Both reports confirm that the administration is taking steps to bolster coal power generation. The initiative comes as coal’s share of the nation’s electricity supply has diminished significantly over the past decade.
What’s verified
President Donald Trump announced a new initiative to support the US coal industry.
Not yet confirmed
The announcement was made on Thursday, June 4, 2026, according to a single report.
Trump stated: “Today we’re taking historic action to bring down the price of energy and the cost of living for all Americans with the power of clean, beautiful coal,” according to a single report.
Trump criticized wind energy as expensive and unreliable, per one report.
Coal has become the second-most expensive way of producing electricity in the US, trailing only new nuclear, according to one report.
No new coal plants have been completed in over a decade, per one report.
Coal now produces about 15 percent of US electricity, down from over half, according to one report.
The Department of Energy wants to keep 13 coal-fired power generators operational, according to a single report.
The initiative also includes funding for nuclear research, per one report.
Key figures
President Donald Trump
Department of Energy (DoE)
Sources: Ars Technica, theregister.com
