The Trump Justice Department has launched a critical legal battle against radical blue-state climate policies, filing lawsuits against Hawaii, Michigan, New York, and Vermont for pushing unconstitutional energy restrictions that threaten America’s energy independence. Attorney General Pam Bondi, backed by President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14260, “Protecting American Energy from State Overreach,” is taking a firm stand against these reckless laws, which undermine both our economy and national security.
“These burdensome and ideologically motivated laws and lawsuits threaten American energy independence and our country’s economic and national security,” Bondi declared, exposing the left’s dangerous agenda. New York and Vermont, in particular, have enacted so-called “climate superfund” laws, attempting to extort $75 billion from energy companies under the false pretense of holding them liable for climate change. The DOJ rightly argues that these laws violate federal authority, are preempted by the Clean Air Act, and dangerously interfere with U.S. foreign policy.
The liberal media, of course, is silent on how these extremist policies would cripple American energy production, leaving families in the dark and at the mercy of unreliable green energy experiments. Just look at Spain, where overreliance on renewables led to blackouts and economic chaos. Yet Democrats, obsessed with their radical climate crusade, would rather see Americans freezing in their homes than allow a thriving fossil fuel industry to power our nation.
President Trump, who made energy independence a cornerstone of his 2024 campaign, understands what’s at stake. Unlike the left, which fantasizes about dismantling oil and gas while offering no viable alternatives, Trump is fighting to keep America strong, prosperous, and free from foreign energy dependence. The DOJ’s lawsuits are a necessary shield against blue-state tyranny, ensuring that a handful of progressive ideologues don’t dictate policy for the entire country.
DOJ drags New York, 3 other states, to court over climate plans conflicting with Trump’s energy agenda https://t.co/eDOOydOYdE pic.twitter.com/fbTbOoCofE
— New York Post (@nypost) May 1, 2025
Liberal Media Ignores Real Consequences of Green Energy Failures
While Fox News and conservative outlets report the facts, the mainstream media continues to parrot climate alarmism, refusing to acknowledge the disasters caused by forced green transitions. They won’t tell you about the families who can’t afford skyrocketing energy bills due to renewable mandates or the jobs lost when fossil fuel industries are strangled by regulation. Instead, they cheerlead for policies that would send us back to the Stone Age—all while flying private jets and living in energy-guzzling mansions.
This is why Trump’s leadership is vital. While the left pushes energy poverty, Trump fights for energy dominance, ensuring that American workers, families, and industries have access to affordable, reliable power. The DOJ’s lawsuits are just the beginning—more states must be held accountable for their unconstitutional overreach.