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Miles Archer

(22,908 posts)
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 07:50 PM 8 hrs ago

Trump to Irish PM: "Windmills, which don't work, uh, windmills are made in China, but China doesn't use them"

Trump Goes on Wild Rant as Irish PM Struggles Not to Laugh
BLARNEY STONED
President Donald Trump reignited one of his favorite grievances, and the Irish prime minister could barely stifle his laughter at the absurdity.
Annabella Rosciglione Reporter

Updated Mar. 17 2026 7:07PM EDT

https://www.thedailybeast.com/trump-goes-on-wild-rant-about-windmills-as-irish-pm-micheal-martin-struggles-not-to-laugh/

“Windmills all over the country, destroying those gorgeous Scottish fields,” Trump said, reiterating his longtime hatred.

“Windmills, which don’t work, uh, they’re tremendously expensive, and the best testament to that is the windmills are made in China, but China doesn’t use them,” Trump complained.

“I am proudly telling you that we’re going to try and have no windmills built in the United States during my,” Trump said before teetering off.

“They’re very bad environmentally, they kill the birds, they’re unsightly, they make a lot of noise, and for some reason, the environmentalists love windmills,” he added.

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Trump to Irish PM: "Windmills, which don't work, uh, windmills are made in China, but China doesn't use them" (Original Post) Miles Archer 8 hrs ago OP
Seriously, when are the white coats coming for this asshole? Whyisthisstillclose 7 hrs ago #1
China does use them, more than any other nation. Over 10% of China's electricity is from wind turbines. Doodley 7 hrs ago #2

Doodley

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2. China does use them, more than any other nation. Over 10% of China's electricity is from wind turbines.
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 09:09 PM
7 hrs ago
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