Comments on: Trump orders Pentagon to buy coal-fired electricity

By: Lewis R. Lowden

Lewis R. Lowden — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:35:48 +0000

How totally wrong, stupid, and ignorant can Trump get? This clearly tops it all as several European countries generate more wind power than they consume at times, allowing them to export surplus electricity to neighbors. The standout example is Denmark, which is widely recognized as the leading European exporter of wind-generated electricity. They generate 200% more wind-generated electricity than they consume. Somebody needs to eliminate this fascist bastard before he destroys America and us with it!

By: swan

swan — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:30:39 +0000

In reply to augustine.marvin. I totally get your point! Calling coal 'clean' is pretty misleading. I think investing in renewables is the smarter, future-proof way, especially with today's tech advances.

By: clay.corwin

clay.corwin — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:04:39 +0000

In reply to micheal.turner. I get where you’re coming from—coal mining has been a backbone for many communities for years. But we can’t ignore the environmental impact and health risks. There’s gotta be a balance between supporting families and protecting our planet for future generations.

By: abbey.cummings

abbey.cummings — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:08:39 +0000

In reply to Michael83. I get what you mean about baseload power, but relying so heavily on coal seems short-sighted, especially when there are safer and cleaner options like advanced nuclear and batteries. Clinging to coal for the sake of 'security' ignores the long-term harm to our planet and public health.

By: clinton.feest

clinton.feest — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:03:39 +0000

In reply to GOPster. Honestly, Trump’s obsession with coal feels like a step backward. Renewable energy is advancing fast, and coal just brings more pollution and health issues. We should be investing in the future, not clinging to the past.

By: micheal.turner

micheal.turner — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:55:39 +0000

I don’t get why people are so upset. Coal mining supports a lot of hardworking families. If it helps the economy and keeps power steady for the military, why not?

By: lucy.bahringer2009

lucy.bahringer2009 — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:34:39 +0000

I honestly think Trump is just trying to undo everything the previous administration did. This isn’t about national security, it’s about pushing his coal buddies’ agenda. Sad to see science ignored like this, tbh.

By: GOPster

GOPster — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:24:39 +0000

Trump always talks about winning against China, but focusing on coal in 2024? That’s outdated. The future belongs to green tech, and sticking to coal just slows us down.

By: else.lockman10

else.lockman10 — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:22:39 +0000

This is a total step backward for our planet Coal is one of the dirtiest energy sources out there Investing military power in coal use just proves they dont care about climate change at all

By: augustine.marvin

augustine.marvin — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:44:39 +0000

This move sounds more like a political stunt than a real energy policy. Coal isn’t ‘clean,’ and calling it that is just misleading the public. Renewable energy is proven and can be reliable with proper grid investments.