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Trump admin pauses leases for some offshore wind projects over national security concerns

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said they were pausing leases for five projects.

By ABC NEWS

December 22, 2025, 7:27 AM

The Trump administration is pausing leases for five offshore wind projects due to national security concerns identified by the Department of Defense, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced on Monday.

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