After Attacking Wind Energy on the World Stage, Trump Heads to Iowa As Utility Costs Skyrocket
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WASHINGTON, DC – Donald Trump will be on the ground in Iowa tomorrow to try and spin his failing economic agenda to Iowans who are facing skyrocketing energy costs thanks to his reckless energy policies. Just a year into his second term, Iowans have already seen their utility costs spike nearly 12%, thanks to Trump’s GOP budget bill, and Iowa Republicans like Zach Nunn and Mariannette Miller-Meeks who happily rubber stamped it.
On top of that, Donald Trump has continued to make clear his opposition to investing in wind energy — which supplies 63% of Iowa’s power — just last week calling wind turbines “losers” on the world stage. He added, “We have not approved one windmill since I’ve been in office and we’re going to keep it that way.”
Climate Power Communications Director Alex Glass issued the following statement:
“Clean energy is the lifeblood of Iowa’s utilities, and the Iowa wind industry has powered America for decades, but Donald Trump has now spent years opposing wind energy and leaving Iowans to foot the bill. As Trump parades around Iowa, it’s time for Congressman Nunn and Congresswoman Miller-Meeks to choose between loyalty to Trump and lowering costs for Iowans. This November, we’re going to make sure that every Republican who has cosigned Trump’s disastrous agenda is held accountable at the ballot box.”
REMINDER – Reps. Miller-Meeks and Nunn have touted the efficacy and need for further investment into wind energy while voting for Trump’s budget bill that wiped out billions of dollars in economic incentives for wind energy development:
- “Looking at all energy forms is important, and we need longer term solutions. We know that China has brought on wind, solar, nuclear, coal, natural gas; they have brought on gigawatts more than we have. We need to catch up. Part of that is regulatory and we’ll continue to pass that.” – Rep. Miller-Meeks (Jan. 2026)
- “Wind works. […] Iowa has proved that.” – Rep. Miller-Meeks (Aug. 2025)
- “Iowa’s energy industry is working to make America energy independent again. Iowa’s renewable fuels, ethanol, biodiesel, wind, solar, and more prove our country can have a diversified and strong energy portfolio. #NationalRenewableEnergyDay” – Rep. Nunn (May 2023)