Trump Rejects Autopen, Signs Coal Power Order for Pentagon
February 12, 2026·13 days ago·via news.meaww.com
President Trump boldly rejects the autopen while personally signing an executive order directing the Pentagon to strike long-term power deals with coal-fired plants, ensuring reliable energy for military bases and a resilient grid. He calls out unreliable intermittent sources, declaring coal essential to national defense and economic security, while directing the Department of Energy to fund upgrades at plants in West Virginia, Ohio, North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia.
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