Summary
President Donald Trump posted a photo on Truth Social claiming a bird was a dead eagle beneath a wind turbine, but it was actually a red kite in Spain. The president has spoken against wind turbines, saying they are dangerous to birds, especially eagles. This is part of the Trump administration’s efforts to shift energy policy away from wind and solar power.
Key Facts
- President Trump shared a photo claiming to show a dead eagle under a wind turbine, but it was a red kite in Spain.
- Trump has often said wind turbines are harmful to birds, particularly bald eagles.
- Fact-checkers have repeatedly disputed Trump's claims about turbines and bird deaths.
- The U.S. Department of Energy shared a similar incorrect bird photo previously.
- The Trump administration is moving away from wind and solar energy, favoring coal and other sources.
- Critics suggest Trump's focus on this issue hints at potential cognitive issues, which he denies.
- A federal judge recently blocked attempts by the Trump administration to stop wind farm construction in the U.S.
