Trump administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled based on politics

The Trump administration admitted in court documents that it canceled $7.6 billion in clean energy grants for 16 states that voted for Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, claiming the decision was based solely on political identity. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and other officials previously stated the projects were canceled for failing to advance energy needs, but Democrats and environmental groups argue this was an abuse of power targeting politically opposed states.