‘The biggest scam’: JD Vance goes on wind energy rant

By Timothy Cama | 10/31/2024 04:15 PM EDT

The Republican vice presidential nominee appeared on Joe Rogan’s show, where he called wind power “disgusting, dystopian” and “ugly.”

Sen. JD Vance during a rally in Michigan.

Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) during a campaign event in Detroit. Paul Sancya/AP

Vice presidential candidate JD Vance is joining his running mate in blasting wind energy, calling it “total bullshit.”

During Vance’s three-hour interview with podcast host Joe Rogan, the Republican Ohio senator agreed with many of former President Donald Trump’s arguments about wind.

He also expressed skepticism about climate change science and criticized the environmental movement, though he had kind words for solar power.

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“I think wind is the biggest scam out there. It’s total bullshit. They’re ugly,” Vance told Rogan.

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