Full Title: Americans' Views on Energy at the Start of Trump's Second Term - Republicans are Far Less Supportive of Renewable Energy than During the First Trump Administration
Author(s): Brian Kennedy, Emma Kikuchi, Alec Tyson
Publisher(s): Pew Research Center
Publication Date: June 5, 2025
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Description (excerpt):
The Trump administration has pursued an energy policy that prioritizes the development of fossil fuels, such as oil, coal and natural gas, over renewable sources like wind and solar. In Washington, Congress is considering speeding up approval of oil and natural gas projects and cutting incentives for low-carbon electricity development.
While wind and solar power are still popular overall, Americans have become less supportive of these sources since the first Trump administration. This shift has been driven by sharp declines in support among Republicans and Republican leaners. Nuclear power has seen an increase in support in recent years, with more positive views among Republicans and Democrats alike.