Trump expresses dissatisfaction with German energy strategy, stating that it has unfortunately not yielded favorable results.
In the realm of U.S. Democrats, Trump and his running mate have become synonymous with the term "unusual." The 78-year-old Trump, however, is rebelling against this label and is also advocating for enhancing the beauty of Washington D.C., the U.S. capital. He warns against following Germany's energy policy as a potential pitfall.
If re-elected, Trump asserts that Washington D.C. will transform into the "most beautiful capital in the world." He made this announcement during a campaign event in York, Pennsylvania, a state revered for its electoral significance. While addressing a machinery manufacturer, the Republican candidate also touched upon energy policy, mentioning Germany as an example.
Responding to the label of "unusual," Trump reiterated, "I believe we're utterly normal individuals." Referring to himself and his running mate, J.D. Vance, he refuted the claim.
Tim Walz, the Democratic vice-presidential candidate, is responsible for coinaging the term "unusual" in reference to Trump. The label gradually gained acceptance amid prominent Democrats, equating to "eccentric" or "odd" in German context. Walz's comment evoked a response from Trump, who quipped, "He's odd." Trump also magnified the laughter of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Regarding the capital Washington D.C., Trump described it as "severely rundown, weighed down with graffiti." He expressed his intention to "rectify it swiftly" and make it secure. During its heyday, Washington D.C. was infamously known as the "murder capital" of the U.S. due to its high crime rate. Despite a decline in the 1990s, the murder rate has observed a significant uptick in recent years.
In relation to energy policy, Trump accused Harris of invoking a "regulatory jihad" to close down power plants in the U.S. He referenced Germany, which experienced a similar attempt a few years back, claiming a severe loss of political leaders. "Now they're likely constructing 50 to 60 power plants," he said, "and they're eager to build even more, yet discarded everything in the pursuit of wind and solar energy, only to find out that it didn't pan out." Trump insinuated that Germany is now resorting to fossil fuels. "I hope they're choosing clean fossil fuels, clean coal," he concluded. In reality, Germany aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2045, gradually eliminating fossil energy sources, and observing a steady increase in renewable energy usage.
In the context of his potential 2024 presidential run, Trump vowed that if re-elected, he would turn Washington D.C. into the "most beautiful capital in the world." During his campaign in York, Pennsylvania, a state known for its electoral significance, Trump spoke about enhancing the city's appearance to counter its reputation of being "severely rundown with graffiti."
As the US presidential election of 2024 looms, Trump continues to champion his stance on energy policy, criticizing opponents like Kamala Harris for promoting a "regulatory jihad" that could result in the closure of power plants. He referenced Germany's past experience as a cautionary tale, suggesting that Germany, which initially pursued wind and solar energy, is now turning back to fossil fuels due to their lack of effectiveness.
