When the Trump administration slashed $7.6 billion in clean energy grants last year, it wasn’t about project merit or financial sense—it was pure politics. Court documents reveal the funding cuts targeted Democratic-leaning states like California, with the Department of Energy admitting decisions were “based solely on the political identity” of recipient states. Legal experts are calling it unconstitutional, violating equal protection and possibly First Amendment rights. A judge could restore funds, but projects are stuck in limbo until a November ruling. Energy Secretary’s earlier denials now look shaky, and lawmakers warn this threatens jobs and innovation.
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