Trump Halts Five Offshore Wind Projects on the East Coast

National security cited as the reason

The U.S. Interior Department announced that five proposed offshore wind farms along the Atlantic seaboard will not move forward. According to the agency, the projects present potential national security concerns, though officials declined to elaborate on the specific threats.

Financial stakes at risk

The abrupt cancellation jeopardizes billions of dollars in private and public investment that had already been committed to the developments. Developers, local communities, and clean‑energy advocates warn that the decision could stall progress toward the nation’s renewable‑energy goals.