Governor Calls Out Trump
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) is speaking out as the Trump administration presses pause on several wind energy projects nationwide — a move that’s generating intense debate across America’s energy sector. With rising utility costs, concerns over grid reliability, and renewed interest in U.S. energy independence, the discussion is heating up fast.
Stitt Warns Against “Weaponizing” Federal Agencies
Since President Trump returned to office in January, his administration has hit the brakes on new green-energy permits, including large-scale wind farms. Speaking at Semafor’s Powering America’s Future event, Stitt emphasized that energy decisions must be fair, consistent, and free from political manipulation.
“You can’t use these tools as political weapons,” Stitt cautioned, urging Washington not to “tip the scales” against states that produce America’s power.
His comments highlight a growing concern among red states: federal agencies may be overreaching as they reassess projects approved under previous administrations.
Trump’s Executive Action Hits Pause on Wind Development
On Day One, President Trump signed a directive blocking the federal government from auctioning new offshore wind rights. The order also applied a temporary freeze on wind construction across public lands — a move welcomed by many conservatives who argue wind subsidies have distorted energy markets for years.
Supporters say the pause allows time to evaluate:
- Environmental impacts
- Grid reliability concerns
- Long-term land use consequences
- Ballooning taxpayer-funded subsidies
But not everyone agrees with the holdup.
Federal Judge Rules Multiple Agencies Overstepped Their Authority
On Monday, a federal judge ruled that several agencies — including Interior, Commerce, EPA, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — improperly suspended previously approved wind projects. The ruling adds another layer of uncertainty to America’s ongoing energy debate.
For states like Oklahoma, which rely heavily on both traditional and renewable sources, clarity from Washington is critical.
Oklahoma Remains a Wind Energy Powerhouse
Despite the federal pause, Oklahoma remains one of the nation’s top wind producers. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration:
- 12,700+ megawatts of wind capacity as of April
- 3rd in the nation in total wind-powered electricity
- Produces roughly 9% of America’s entire wind energy supply
The state’s largest facility — the Traverse Wind Project — boasts 356 turbines and generates nearly 1,000 megawatts on its own.
Wind power plays a major role in Oklahoma’s energy mix, jobs market, and tax revenue. Any federal shift hits the state harder than most.
Stitt Calls for a Balanced, Reliable Energy Strategy
Stitt has made it clear: Oklahoma supports an all-of-the-above approach, but Washington must avoid heavy-handed tactics that create uncertainty for families, businesses, and state utilities.
His message resonates strongly with older voters who have lived through multiple energy crises and value:
- Energy independence
- Stable electricity prices
- Protection from federal overreach
- Reliable baseload power
As America reevaluates its energy future under President Trump, Oklahoma is once again on the front lines of the national conversation.
