Trump Criticizes Windmills During Scotland Visit, Urges Europe to Stop

President Donald Trump has reignited his longstanding opposition to windmills during a visit to Scotland, urging European countries to "stop buying windmills" and criticizing them for ruining landscapes, harming birds, and damaging oceans. His hostility towards wind energy dates back to 2006 when he opposed an offshore wind farm near his golf course in Aberdeen, a stance that culminated in a failed legal battle and continued criticism, including unfounded claims that windmills cause cancer. During his visit, which includes stops at his Scottish golf resorts and meetings with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Trump also warned European leaders to address immigration or risk losing their countries. His visit is marked by significant local opposition in Scotland, where a majority hold unfavorable views of him, and heightened security measures are in place. Beyond his personal disputes, Trump's hostility toward renewable energy has influenced U.S. policy, including barring wind and solar projects on federal lands and promoting fossil fuel extraction, actions with notable implications for the global climate crisis. Critics highlight that his stance undermines clean energy progress and damages America's international standing on climate issues.