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politics1d ago
MAGA insiders suddenly embrace 'indispensable' energy they long derided as a 'parasite'
- MAGA insiders are increasingly endorsing solar energy, a notable shift from prior criticisms.
- Prominent allies say solar is essential for U.S. competitiveness and energy affordability.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright questioned, then acknowledged, a commercial role for solar on the grid.
- The shift ties solar growth to broader concerns over AI data centers and local energy costs.
- Trump signaled renewed energy policy emphasis in response to energy affordability concerns.
- The report frames the solar shift as strategic for national competitiveness and grid reliability.
- Former posture toward solar as a policy target has evolved among several GOP figures.
- The piece notes a broader media reference from The Washington Post about the shift.
- Solar energy’s perceived value is linked to national security and economic concerns.
- The article frames opponents' fears about solar as connected to AI and energy demand.
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