Trump administration asks to reconsider Ocean City offshore wind permit

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: October 16, 2026

Words: 718

Last Updated: 1 day, 4 hours ago


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Months after first threatening to do so, the Trump administration has officially filed a request to reconsider the construction permit it issued to an offshore wind project proposed off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland.

It’s just the latest episode in President Donald Trump’s battle against offshore turbines since returning to office last year. The Republican administration has halted coastal wind leasing, issued stop work orders to projects under construction and spent billions to