Trump Promises Major Energy Overhaul to Slash Costs
Former President Trump outlines plans for new power plants, nuclear reactors, and deregulation to reduce energy prices.
- Trump aims to cut energy costs in half by rapidly approving new power plants and small modular nuclear reactors.
- Proposed rollbacks on Biden-era regulations to boost fossil fuel production and reduce restrictions on coal and oil drilling.
- Campaign highlights potential economic boom from lower energy costs, attracting manufacturing and tech industries to the U.S.
- Plans include pulling out of the Paris Climate Accords and resisting electric vehicle mandates.
- Critics argue that regulatory hurdles and safety concerns may impede the rapid deployment of new nuclear technologies.