The Indicator from Planet Money · Monday, August 10, 2026
President Trump's opposition to wind farms reportedly stems from a personal dislike dating back nearly two decades, when he believed they would ruin the view from his golf course in Scotland. He has publicly expressed concerns about wind farms ruining landscapes and harming wildlife, though experts suggest these impacts are minimal compared to other energy sources.
“But there were also plans to build an offshore wind farm nearby, and Trump was not happy. Mainly because he thought they would ruin the view. And he still hates the way they look today.”
“Stop the windmills. You're ruining your countries. I really mean it. It's so sad. You fly over and you see these windmills all over the place, ruining your beautiful fields and valleys, and killing your birds. And if they're stuck in the ocean, ruining your oceans.”
“They bother some people. They have killed birds. Uh, when you put that in the context of what most other energy sources do, it's pretty minimal.”