Why MAGA Suddenly Loves Solar Power

02 Mar 2026 | Abstracted from Washington Post (Sub Req'd)

Prominent conservative voices like podcaster wife of White House advisor Stephen Miller have begun publicly backing solar power, marking a surprising shift from the current While House long-held criticism of solar as inefficient and unattractive. MAGA Influencers now frame solar as vital for affordability, energy independence and competing with China, especially amid surging electricity demand from AI data centers.

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