President Donald J. Trump signed a new executive order aimed at reinvigorating the American coal industry, and at Fueling Freedom, we believe this is exactly the kind of bold leadership our energy policy needs. Titled “Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry and Amending Executive Order 14241,” the order signals a powerful shift back toward energy independence, economic realism, and strategic national security.
During the event, President Trump said, “We’re taking historic action to help American workers, miners, families, and consumers. We’re ending Joe Biden’s war on beautiful, clean coal once and for all, and we’re going to put the miners back to work.”
For us, this isn’t just about coal—it’s about principle. It’s about standing up for the belief that the United States should never be at the mercy of foreign powers to heat our homes, power our industries, or keep the lights on. The order removes outdated federal regulatory barriers, fast-tracks permitting for coal mining on federal lands by classifying it as a “mineral,” and directs agencies to prioritize the role of coal in our energy mix moving forward. That’s not just a policy pivot—it’s a reassertion of American sovereignty in global energy markets.
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: energy independence doesn’t mean picking winners and losers—it means using every American resource at our disposal. Oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear, renewables, and emerging technologies all have a role to play. The all-of-the-above energy strategy we champion isn’t a theory—it’s a blueprint for prosperity, stability, and security. President Trump’s order recognizes that coal, when harnessed with modern innovation, remains one of the most reliable sources of base load power on the grid. As demand increases—driven by artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, and industrial growth—we need energy sources that are consistent, scalable, and under our control.
This order is also a win for rural America. Communities across Appalachia, the Midwest, and beyond have long carried the weight of America’s energy supply, only to be sidelined by Washington elites pushing policies that ignore reality. Reinvesting in clean coal means reinvesting in these communities. It means new jobs, renewed hope, and a government that finally remembers who helped build this country’s industrial backbone.
Equally important, the order doesn’t just preserve the past—it invests in the future. It calls for the development of advanced coal technologies like carbon capture, high-efficiency low-emission systems, and coal-based fuels for next-generation industries. This reflects a key principle we live by at Fueling Freedom: we don’t need to choose between environmental responsibility and economic strength. With the right investment in American innovation, we can—and must—have both.
For the 5.3 million energy-first voters in our national network, this executive order is a sign that their voices are being heard. These Americans care deeply about affordability, reliability, and national security. They understand that energy policy isn’t just about power—it’s about freedom. And they’re ready to stand up for it.
We applaud the administration for taking this action and putting American energy back at the center of our national strategy. But this is just the beginning. We’ll continue organizing, educating, and mobilizing voters and lawmakers across the country to support policies that prioritize American energy production and protects our economy.
This is what it looks like when leadership meets reality—and when policy starts working for the people who keep this country running. We’re proud to support it.