DeLauro calls the Revolution Wind stop-work order absurd
Rosa L. DeLauroU.S. representative for Connecticut's 3rd District
Rep. Rosa DeLauro opposed the August Revolution Wind halt, calling it an absurd order driven by Trump's hostility to wind power. She said the nearly complete project had been fully permitted, supported jobs and would lower electricity costs.
“The only possible reason for stopping this project now is President Trump's bizarre vendetta against wind power.”
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Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Federal officials halted construction of Revolution Wind off Rhode Island in August and December 2025, citing national-security concerns. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended the December pause, while Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse criticized the interruptions. A federal judge granted preliminary injunctions against both orders. In September 2026, Connecticut announced installation of the project's final turbine.
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DeLauro's release responded to BOEM's order halting offshore activities. She first described the project's expected electricity supply, savings and employment. DeLauro accused Trump of preferring higher costs and layoffs to completing the project and pledged to join New England leaders in fighting the order.
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DeLauro's release responded to BOEM's order halting offshore activities. She first described the project's expected electricity supply, savings and employment.
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DeLauro accused Trump of preferring higher costs and layoffs to completing the project and pledged to join New England leaders in fighting the order.
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Why this label?
Relative to the federal halt of Revolution Wind construction, DeLauro directly condemns the order and calls for resistance. Her proposed motive remains attributed to her.
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The Dispute Index. "DeLauro calls the Revolution Wind stop-work order absurd". First published: 2026-10-01. Last updated: 2026-10-01. https://disputeindex.com/events/4005-rep-rosa-delauro-opposed-the-august-revolution-wind