Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the administration paused the projects due to national security concerns identified by the Pentagon.

Trump has been hostile to renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, and prioritizes fossil fuels to produce electricity.

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the administration paused the projects due to national security concerns identified by the Pentagon.

The President Donald Trump administration announced it would pause the leases of five offshore wind farms being built on the East Coast.

The directive pausing five projects comes as the administration ramps up offshore oil and gas production.

The Trump administration has long opposed wind power, most often citing cost and reliability concerns.