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Ben Dietderich, an agency spokesman, said, “No. On day one, President Trump declared a national energy emergency due partly to past leaders’ energy subtraction policies that encouraged the premature shutdown of reliable coal and natural gas plants.”
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Ben Dietderich, an agency spokesman, said President Trump declared a national energy emergency on his first day, partly due to past leaders' energy subtraction policies.
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Ben Dietderich
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News Article
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{
    "event": "President Trump's first day in office",
    "person": "Ben Dietderich"
}
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Trump Administration Attributed Statement Energy Policy
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September 30, 2026 at 6:04 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 6:04 AM (1 week ago)

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The Coal Industry Asked for a Rescue. Trump Obliged.
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/climate/coal-industry-power-plants-trump.html

A previously unreported letter from a top coal lobbyist reveals early discussions about using emergency powers to keep aging coal plants open. The Trump administration has since issued multiple orders to force plants to continue operating, sparking controversy and legal challenges.

Coal Industry Energy Policy Trump Administration Environmental Policy Power Plants Federal Power Act

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