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During the 2024 presidential campaign, he said electric cars would “kill” America’s auto industry.
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During the 2024 presidential campaign he said electric cars would kill America's auto industry
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1.000
Claim Maker
Mr. Trump
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "Feb. 16, 2026",
    "event": "2024 presidential campaign",
    "person": "Mr. Trump",
    "source": "The New York Times",
    "statement": "Electric cars would kill the auto industry"
}
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Politics Automobiles
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Created
February 19, 2026 at 11:58 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 19, 2026 at 11:58 PM (6 months ago)

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With Latest Rollback, the U.S. Essentially Has No Clean-Car Rules
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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/16/climate/endangerment-finding-auto-emissions-regulations.html

The Trump administration's rollback of the 'endangerment finding' effectively removes U.S. clean-car rules, potentially increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Experts predict this will make American cars less competitive globally. The decision faces legal challenges and could impact the auto industry's future.

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