Moment 12 – Calling Windmills “Garbage” That Drive Whales Crazy
Trump’s longstanding hatred for wind energy hit a new low in 2025 when he claimed offshore wind farms were “dangerous” and “the windmills are driving the whales crazy.” He repeated this during campaign-style events, vowing to halt new installations. This tied into his broader fossil-fuel push, but the whale claim—debunked by marine biologists who attribute strandings to ship strikes and climate factors—drew widespread ridicule.
Scientists issued statements clarifying no evidence links wind turbines to whale distress, yet Trump doubled down. The gaffe became meme fodder, with whale experts and late-night hosts mocking the “crazy whales” line. It highlighted his pattern of cherry-picking or inventing science to bash renewables. While it rallied his energy-industry base, it alienated moderates and further damaged U.S. credibility on climate. The moment underscored how personal grudges (he once called windmills “bird killers”) can shape national policy.
