The White House canceled $7.6 billion in funding for clean energy projects across 16 states, according to multiple reports and agency statements [pbs.org#1][abcnews.go.com#2]. OMB Director Russell Vought said the affected states are those that voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, and he indicated more details would come from the Department of Energy [npr.org#3][reason.com#4]. Democrats criticized the move as political retribution targeting blue states [npr.org#3].
Highlights:
- Scope and amount: The cancellation totals $7.6 billion for clean energy projects spanning 16 states [pbs.org#1][abcnews.go.com#2].
- States targeted: OMB’s Russell Vought listed CA, CO, CT, DE, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OR, VT, and WA among the affected states [reason.com#4].
- Stated rationale: Vought framed the move as canceling "Green New Scam" funds, promising more DOE details to follow [reason.com#4].
- Political dimension: All 16 states voted for Kamala Harris in 2024, which Democrats say shows political retribution [npr.org#3][reason.com#4].
- Local impacts: Alternet reported that as many as 28 House Republicans also represent districts that stood to benefit from the funds [alternet.org#5].
Nearly $8 billion in Green New Scam funding to fuel the Left's climate agenda is being cancelled – Russell Vought
Perspectives:
- Office of Management and Budget: OMB’s Russell Vought said the cancellations apply to projects in 16 states and characterized the funds as part of a "Green New Scam" while signaling more details from DOE. (Reason)
- Democratic lawmakers: Democrats argue the action is political retribution because the affected states voted for Kamala Harris. (NPR)
- Rep. Rosa DeLauro: DeLauro said Americans in both parties will be hurt, noting that dozens of House Republicans also represent districts that expected the funds. (Alternet)
Sources:
- White House cancels nearly $8B in clean energy projects in blue states – pbs.org
- Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in blue states – abcnews.go.com
- The Energy Department canceled billions in funding. Democrats say it's retribution – npr.org
- Trump To Cancel Biden-Era Green Energy Grants, but Only for Blue States – reason.com
- 'Mafioso politics': How Trump's war on blue states is punishing millions of GOP voters – alternet.org
