'Green new scam': Trump mocks Europe’s windmills, says China is selling them to 'stupid people'

US President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos on Wednesday, called green energy policies the “greatest hoax in history” and branded the Green New Deal a “Green New Scam”.

Targeting wind energy in particular, Trump said windmills are “all over Europe” and described them as “losers” bought by “stupid people”.

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“Every time that goes around, you lose $1,000. You’re supposed to make money with energy, not lose money,” he said while referring to windmills across Europe.

Calling windmills “those damn things,” he renewed his critiques that they “kill the birds” and “ruin the landscapes."

He also alleged that China dominates the wind energy market, claiming that it manufactures most windmills and sells them to European countries for profit.

“China makes all windmills, but I can't see any there; they sell them to stupid people in Europe and make fortunes,” he said at the forum.

Trump argued that Europe’s strong focus on green energy has pushed up costs and placed strain on its economy.

He also claimed that mass migration has further worsened the situation, asserting that current policies have weakened European economies.