Trump's Brazen New Lie Leads To Instant Fact-Check On Social Media
Trump complained that many of the components used in wind turbines are made in China, then suggested that China itself doesn't actually use wind turbines.
'I have never seen a wind farm in China,' Trump declared. 'Why is that? Somebody check that out.'
In reality, China is far and away the world's leading producer of wind energy, with more than triple the current U.S. wind capacity.
Trump, however, has long had issues with renewable energy ― especially wind, which he has called 'bullshit' and 'a hoax,' a grudge he has held since a dispute over an offshore wind farm near one of his resorts.
Now, Trump might finally get his way as his 'big beautiful bill' will wipe out tax credits for wind and solar power, potentially decimating the industry. The Rhodium Group, a research firm, estimates the bill will put a stop to between 57% and 72% of new solar and wind projects.
North America's Building Trades Unions slammed the move as 'the biggest job-killing bill in the history of this country' as those projects are cancelled.
'Critical infrastructure projects essential to that future are being sacrificed at the altar of ideology,' the organization said in a statement.
New York Times columnist Thomas L. Friedman said China is 'laughing' at the United States as a result, writing:
'The Chinese simply can't believe their luck: that at the dawn of the electricity-guzzling era of artificial intelligence, the U.S. president and his party have decided to engage in one of the greatest acts of strategic self-harm imaginable. They have passed a giant bill that, among other craziness, deliberately undermines America's ability to generate electricity through renewables — solar, battery and wind power in particular.'
Since Trump said 'somebody check that out' when railing against wind power, many people did exactly that ― and gave the president a fact-check:
Trump has never seen a wind farm in China because he's an incurious narcissist who ignores all information that contradicts his biases. The Gansu wind farm is the largest onshore wind farm in the world, with 7000 turbines. China is the global leader in installed wind capacity. https://t.co/yXQOXm8LCJ
— James Surowiecki (@JamesSurowiecki) July 4, 2025
China leads the world in permitting & building new coal plants, but they have over 7000 wind turbines & are one of the leaders in solar power. Look, this guy loves coal & hates anything green, I get it. But the incessant lying, that's easily fact checked, is off the charts! https://t.co/xf65Kt56Bj
— Scott Jones (BS, MAT, CSCS) (@CoachJones007) July 4, 2025
A wind farm, in China. https://t.co/odOvU7KRsmpic.twitter.com/Sg8BfQEm3p
— Andrew Stokols (@astoks) July 4, 2025
There are tons of wind farms in China. Just another pointless easy to debunk lie that the cult will eat up like fast food. https://t.co/TAtcJAxVqw
— Mike Therien (@miketherien) July 5, 2025
China is the number one country for wind energy... but sure https://t.co/Bibi07jcqO
— Auntie Smartassy (@AuntSassyAss) July 4, 2025
pic.twitter.com/E5JwZ7iCrK
— Mark Farina (@djmarkfarina) July 4, 2025
China is a global leader in wind energy. Here's a pic. https://t.co/LmSjllvAgMpic.twitter.com/ZkYJlSfAek
— Lois Romano (@loisromano) July 5, 2025
Fact Check: China is literally the global leader in wind energy. The largest wind farms located in regions like Inner Mongolia and Xinjiang. https://t.co/z3JRrUbLWi
— Ford News (@FordJohnathan5) July 4, 2025
World's largest wind farm is in China... https://t.co/0Htl7PFx4v
— Jo Mannies (@jmannies) July 5, 2025
Wind power generates 10% of electricity in China, about the same percentage as wind power in US.Trump should be able to know this. https://t.co/SLxDThCnkQ
— Steven Pifer (@steven_pifer) July 5, 2025
'As of April 2025, 138 wind farms were operating in China. China has the largest number of offshore wind farms, followed by the United Kingdom, Vietnam, and Germany' https://t.co/Bu9h87JdOz
— Diana Pegoraro (@DianaPegoraro) July 5, 2025
Donald Trump knows a lot about breaking wind.
— Machine Pun Kelly 🇺🇦 (@KellyScaletta) July 5, 2025
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