Trump's Executive Orders Aim to Boost Coal and Reshape Energy Landscape

President Donald Trump has signed executive orders aimed at revitalizing the coal industry and reshaping the regulatory environment for domestic energy production.

In a move to support the coal sector, President Trump has signed executive orders that seek to reclassify coal as a mineral and promote leasing on federal lands. This action is part of a broader strategy to reset the regulatory landscape around domestic energy production, as discussed on ‘The Big Money Show’ panel. The orders also include a ‘counterstrike’ against Democrat-run states that use the courts to enforce strict environmental policies, further highlighting the administration’s commitment to coal.

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin emphasized the agency’s role in reinvigorating the coal industry during an appearance on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ Zeldin, labeled a ‘Trump disruptor’ by Politico, defended the administration’s approach to energy policy.

Amid these developments, interest in advanced nuclear reactors is growing, with many companies developing new designs. Meanwhile, Eos Energy CEO Joe Mastrangelo discussed the company’s efforts to bring battery manufacturing back to the U.S. from China, showcasing their production line to FOX Business’ Jeff Flock.

These actions come at a time when global electricity generation from clean energy sources reached 40.9% last year, according to a report by the energy think tank Ember. As the Trump administration pushes for coal, the broader energy sector continues to evolve, with significant implications for both the economy and the environment.