Trump Administration Clean Energy Grants Based on Political Loyalty
The Trump administration canceled clean energy grants to states that did not support his 2016 presidential campaign, sparking controversy over political bias in federal funding decisions.
May 2025
DOE Secretary Chris Wright executes policy memorandum
Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright executed a policy memorandum titled “Ensuring Responsibility for Financial Assistance”. This memorandum established a Portfolio Review Process (PRP) for grant oversight.
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Trump Administration cancels grants to specific states
The Trump Administration canceled 284 grants. These grants were located in states that awarded electoral votes to Kamala Harris in the 2024 election and had two Democratic-caucusing Senators.
Source ↗July 2026
Trump Administration Halts Clean Energy Grants Based on 2024 Election Results
Federal officials stated in court documents that the Trump Administration halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects. This funding was stopped based on whether states supported President Trump in the 2024 election.
Source ↗Trump Administration Halts Billions in Energy Grants Based on Voting Record
Federal officials halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects. This action was reportedly based solely on whether the states supported President Trump in the 2024 election.
Source ↗Trump Administration Admits Canceling Clean Energy Grants Based on Voting Records
The Trump Administration admitted to canceling clean energy grants. The cancellation was reportedly targeted at states that did not vote for the administration.
Source ↗Trump Administration Admits Clean Energy Grants Canceled Politically
The Trump administration admitted that clean energy grants were canceled. The administration acknowledged that the cancellation was based on political considerations.
Source ↗Trump Administration Admits Cancellation of $7.6 Billion Clean Energy Projects
The Trump administration admitted to canceling $7.6 billion in clean energy projects. The administration stated the cancellation was based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient’s state.
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