President Trump says he wants to save coal. He can’t forget about coal miners.

By: William McCool

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: May 1, 2026

Words: 937

Last Updated: 2 months, 4 weeks ago

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I started in the mines in 1973, and worked underground for 40 years doing nearly every job there is to do in coal mining. You’ll meet some of the greatest people in the world as a miner. I was lucky to work with my father for 17 of those years alongside some of the best colleagues you could ever have.

Most miners love their jobs, and I miss it to this day. But I …

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