Trump Announces $700 Million Plan to Boost Coal Industry
June 5, 2026 - President Donald Trump unveils a $700 million plan to bolster the U.S. coal industry, including support for 14 coal plants, 42 coal mines, and new export terminals. West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey emphasizes coal's necessity for AI and data center power demands, asserting the U.S. must leverage all energy resources to compete with China for information technology supremacy.