Trump administration cites national security in stalling 165 wind farms
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- The Trump administration has halted US onshore wind project approvals, citing national security concerns.
- Approximately 165 projects on private lands are stalled by the Department of Defense, affecting those awaiting sign-off, in negotiations, or typically exempt from oversight.
- Developers face setbacks since August 2025, including lack of communication, canceled meetings, and halted application processing.
- Affected projects include 35 completed negotiations awaiting sign-off and 30 more with verbal signoffs awaiting written confirmation.
- Wind projects normally require DoD approval to ensure no radar interference, with assessments that can take a few days.