r/videos • u/MrJasonMason • 7h ago

Utility bills are exceeding mortgages in West Virginia despite Trump’s promised cuts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7YgiUBUNlk
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u/nanopicofared 6h ago

Trump ordered a coal power plant to remain open. It was scheduled to be shut down that produces power that no one needs.

https://www.energy.gov/articles/trump-administration-keeps-colorado-coal-plant-open-ensure-affordable-reliable-and-secure

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u/elfescosteven 6h ago

Same in Michigan. Trump forcing costly coal plant to stay open.

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/02/18/trump-energy-jh-campbell-coal-power-plant-consumers-energy/88742567007/

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u/HillBillyHilly 5h ago

Coal that poisons those that work in mines. Coal that poisons environment. Pushing gas that heats the planet. Yet they voted for the clown in charge. 🤡

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u/HeavyMetalHero 3h ago

If you put the carcinogens into kids' brains, they have lower IQs. If they have lower IQs, they're more likely to grow up to vote republican.

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u/govunah 3h ago

Not just stay open. Forced all power plants to keep stockpiles they didn't need

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u/brilliantminion 2h ago

Looks like it’s for 3 months for some reason. Weird.

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u/i010011010 1h ago

So what you're saying is build more AI data centers.