January 24, 2025 — President Donald Trump is hopeful that the Atlantic Shores South offshore wind farm is “dead and gone” following his executive order that has temporarily halted leasing and permitting for wind farm projects in the country.
“Hopefully the project is dead and gone, as almost all unsightly and environmentally unsound Windmill project should be,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post thanking Rep. Jeff Van Drew for his fighting against the wind farm, which is set to be constructed between Atlantic City and Long Beach Island.
However, Atlantic Shores South already received federal approvals this past October. It’s not yet clear how the executive order will impact the project and it is likely to be challenged in court. A company spokesperson declined to comment.