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Trump Drops Bold New Lie, Gets Instantly Fact-Checked On Social Media

Wrong again, Mr. President

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On Friday, President Donald Trump claimed he had never seen wind turbines in China, sparking instant backlash and fact-checks across social media.

“I have never seen a wind farm in China,” Trump said. “Why is that? Somebody check that out.”

It didn’t take long for people to check it out. And what they found completely debunked Trump’s claim.

In reality, China is the world’s number one producer of wind energy. According to the Global Wind Energy Council, China has more than three times the wind power capacity of the United States. Thousands of turbines are spread across the country — from deserts in Inner Mongolia to coastlines in Fujian. Some farms can even be seen from space.

But this is not the first time Trump has made strange remarks about wind. He once said wind turbines cause cancer, called wind energy “a hoax,” and claimed they kill too many birds. His hatred for wind power dates back to a failed legal battle over a wind farm near his golf resort in Scotland.

Now, Trump is pushing harmful policy changes. His recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” cuts tax credits for wind and solar power. Experts say this move could cripple America’s renewable energy industry. A report from the Rhodium Group estimates that the law will halt between 57% and 72% of future solar and wind projects across the country.

North America’s Building Trades Unions slammed the move, calling it “the biggest job-killing bill in the history of this country.” In a statement, they said, “Critical infrastructure projects essential to that future are being sacrificed at the altar of ideology.”

With the rise of artificial intelligence, electricity demand is set to skyrocket. That means energy sources will matter more than ever.

Thomas L. Friedman, a columnist for The New York Times, said China is ‘laughing’ at the U.S. because of this policy shift. “The Chinese simply can’t believe their luck,” he wrote, “that at the dawn of the electricity-guzzling era of artificial intelligence, the U.S. president and his party have passed a giant bill that… undermines America’s ability to generate electricity through renewables.”

While Trump continues to mock wind energy and make false claims, China is pushing full speed ahead on clean energy. It is building the world’s largest wind farms, investing billions in research, and positioning itself as a global leader in renewables.

On social media, fact-checkers, scientists, and everyday users were quick to call out the lie.

Featured image via Political Tribune Gallery

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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