WASHINGTON, D.C., August 20, 2025 – The White House took to X today to highlight President Donald J. Trump’s criticism of renewable energy sources, posting a screenshot of his recent statement decrying windmills and solar as a “scam of the century” that leads to record-breaking increases in electricity and energy costs.
In the post, accompanied by the caption “The days of stupidity are over in the USA!!”, the White House shared an image of Trump’s full message from his personal account @realDonaldTrump. The president’s tweet read: “Any State that has built and relied on WINDMILLS and SOLAR for power are seeing RECORD BREAKING INCREASES IN ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY COSTS. THE SCAM OF THE CENTURY! We will not approve wind or farmer destroying Solar. The days of stupidity are over in the USA!!! MAGA”
The post aligns with the administration’s ongoing pushback against renewable energy incentives, including the recent “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” signed into law, which eliminates tax credits for wind and solar projects.
This legislation has been projected to increase energy costs and hinder efforts to meet growing electricity demand.
However, data from various sources indicates that states with higher adoption of wind and solar do not necessarily experience higher electricity prices. A 2025 analysis found no correlation between the share of electricity from renewables and residential electricity rates, with some high-renewable states like Iowa and Texas maintaining below-average costs. In fact, utility-scale solar and onshore wind remain among the cheapest forms of electricity generation over a 20-30 year span, according to reports from Ember and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Critics, including environmental groups and some economists, argue that recent rollbacks on clean energy subsidies, combined with tariffs, are contributing to a 10% rise in electricity bills since the start of the year.
Retail electricity prices have increased faster than inflation since 2022, with expectations of continued rises through 2026.
On the other hand, a report from the Fraser Institute claims that states increasing reliance on solar and wind have seen electricity prices rise by an average of 11%, adding $30 billion annually to consumer costs.
The White House post garnered significant engagement, with over 27,000 likes and thousands of replies, many debating the merits of renewable energy. As of August 21, 2025, electricity rates vary widely by state, influenced by factors including resource availability and policy changes.