Renewable energy, electric cars have become
politicized under Trump, advocates say

Renewable energy sources have become politicized, especially in light of President Donald Trump’s second inauguration earlier this year, advocates say, and electric vehicles have become symbols of the climate crisis in general.

Trump’s first 95 days were the focus of a panel at the 2025 Society of Environmental Journalists conference on April 25 in Tempe.

Trisha DelloIacono, head of policy at CALSTART, said that there have been landmark, immediate changes as a result of Trump’s second administration.

“We’ve seen dramatic federal shifts in these first 95 days,” DelloIacono said.

She also shared a quote she found inspiring, which she said summarizes the mission of environmentalists in the fight against the climate crisis through electric and zero-emission vehicles. According to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, quoted by DelloIacono, environmentalists “need to meet the (climate) crisis and chaos with courage.”

Coverage also seen in Solar Cell USA and Noah News.