Murphy says the Revolution Wind halt "has nothing to do with national security"
Chris MurphyU.S. senator for Connecticut
Sen. Chris Murphy rejected the Revolution Wind halt's national-security rationale, welcomed the preliminary injunction and urged the administration to abandon its efforts to stop construction.
“has nothing to do with national security.”
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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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Murphy responded to the preliminary injunction blocking the August stop-work order. He alleged a political motive and predicted harm to union jobs and electricity affordability.
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Murphy responded to the preliminary injunction blocking the August stop-work order.
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He alleged a political motive and predicted harm to union jobs and electricity affordability.
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Murphy criticizes the construction halt itself and calls for the administration to stop pursuing it.
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