These areas, previously designated for offshore wind lease sales, included locations off the coasts of Texas, Louisiana, Maine, New York, California, and Oregon.

This decision was announced by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and is part of Trump's broader agenda to promote fossil fuel production over renewable energy sources.

The rescinded areas were originally designated for fast-tracking offshore wind projects during the Obama administration and were further expanded under the Biden administration.

Despite these setbacks, the South Fork wind farm, the first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the U.S., opened last year off Montauk Point, New York, showcasing the potential of wind energy.

Additionally, the Vineyard Wind project, featuring 62 turbines located approximately 22.2 kilometers off Martha’s Vineyard, has faced scrutiny, although developers did not provide immediate comments.

A conservative Texas research institute, funded by Koch Industries, has petitioned the administration to revoke approval for the Vineyard Wind project, claiming it negatively affects local fishermen's livelihoods.

Environmental groups like the Sierra Club have criticized the administration's actions as obstructive to wind energy and favoring fossil fuel interests, calling for a cleaner energy future.

In response to the administration's policies, attorneys general from 17 states and the District of Columbia are suing to challenge the executive order that halts leasing and permitting for wind energy projects.

The Interior Department is also reviewing potential onshore wind areas and the environmental impacts of wind turbines, further complicating the landscape for renewable energy.

Supporters of the administration, such as Protect Our Coast New Jersey, argue that offshore wind projects are overly expensive compared to onshore energy alternatives.

Following Trump's re-election, the forecast for new offshore wind developments has dropped by 56%, indicating a significant shift in the industry's outlook.

The Trump administration has canceled plans for new offshore wind development, rescinding over 3.5 million acres of designated wind energy areas in federal waters, which aims to suppress the industry in the U.S.