Democrats Hammer Trump on ‘Energy Affordability’

Democrats released a Senate report criticizing the Trump administration for policies they say have increased energy costs by restricting clean energy development. The report argues that administration actions stifling renewable energy projects have contributed to rising energy affordability challenges for consumers. The critique represents a Democratic counterattack on an issue the Trump administration has prioritized, framing deregulation and fossil fuel support as essential to lowering energy prices. The report underscores a central economic policy disagreement between the parties heading into the 2026 midterms, with Democrats positioning themselves as defenders of affordable energy through clean technology investment while Republicans emphasize rolling back environmental restrictions.