US (Washington Insider Magazine) —At a recent campaign town hall in Wisconsin, former President Donald Trump made a surprising claim, blaming wind energy for the rising cost of bacon and the decrease in its consumption. The remarks came after a question from the audience about his plans to tackle inflation if elected in the upcoming November election.
In his response, Trump veered into an unusual critique of wind power, stating, “You take a look at bacon and some of these products – and some people don’t eat bacon anymore. We are going to get the energy prices down. When we get energy down, you know … this was caused by their horrible energy – wind. They want wind all over the place. But when it doesn’t blow, we have a little problem.”
The former president’s comments quickly went viral, with video clips circulating widely online. Critics were swift to label the remarks as “incoherent” and “word salad,” questioning the connection between renewable energy sources and the price of pork products.
Mehdi Hasan, a broadcaster and columnist, shared the video on social media, questioning whether Trump’s statements would receive the same level of scrutiny as those made by Democratic figures like Kamala Harris or Tim Walz. Hasan pointed out the disparity in media attention, suggesting that Trump faced less pressure to exit the race despite his erratic remarks compared to Joe Biden’s decision to suspend his re-election campaign after a lackluster debate performance earlier in the year.
Adding a humorous twist, a cooking-themed fundraiser for Kamala Harris, held on the same night as Trump’s comments, featured bacon recipes, a subtle nod to the controversy. Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell, who hosted the event, later highlighted the bacon-themed moments in his promotional emails.
While Trump’s remarks on wind energy and bacon have ignited a flurry of reactions, they underscore the ongoing debate over renewable energy and the political narratives being shaped around inflation and economic policy ahead of the 2024 election.
