President Trump just gave Biden’s climate crusade a swift kick out the Oval Office door. On Friday, he axed four pesky efficiency regulations targeting everyday home appliances. Common sense, it seems, still has a pulse.
The Washington Times reported that using the Congressional Review Act, Trump overturned rules on tankless water heaters, gas stoves, freezers, and refrigerators, signed by Biden in his final days.
These were Biden’s parting shots to force “green” standards on Americans. Talk about a lame-duck power grab. Biden’s team claimed these rules would save money and slash greenhouse gases.
Sounds noble, until you realize they jacked up costs for manufacturers and, ultimately, you. Green dreams often come with red ink.
Trump didn’t waste time wielding the Congressional Review Act, a handy tool letting Congress nix rules they find absurd. This isn’t his first rodeo this year—he’s already zapped crypto broker rules and methane emission fees. The man’s on a mission.
“It’s all about common sense,” Trump declared in the Oval Office. Common sense? It’s in short supply when bureaucrats dictate how your fridge should sip electricity.
Biden’s regulations demanded stricter efficiency for appliances like gas-powered heaters and walk-in freezers. The idea was to curb emissions, but at what cost? Higher prices and fewer jobs don’t exactly scream “consumer savings.”
Just before Biden shuffled out of office, he inked these rules into law. Timing’s everything—sneaking them in at the eleventh hour reeks of desperation. Too bad Trump’s pen moves faster.
Will Scharff, White House staff secretary, didn’t mince words: “These are bills that have been passed by Congress in the closing days of the Biden administration.” He’s right—Biden’s team shoved these down America’s throat. Nice try, but no cigar.
Scharff added that the rules “really hurt ordinary Americans, including in their own homes.” Hurt is an understatement when your gas stove’s price tag skyrockets because of some eco-fantasy.
Trump wasn’t shy about the fallout: “The rules make ‘just no sense’ and as a result, ‘a lot of workers’ lost their jobs.” He’s got a point—when regulations choke businesses, workers get the pink slip. Green policies, red consequences.
These efficiency standards weren’t just about saving a few bucks on your electric bill. They forced companies to overhaul designs, spiking production costs. Guess who pays for that? You do.
The Congressional Review Act, bless its heart, gave Congress the power to undo this nonsense. Lawmakers saw the writing on the wall and acted. Sometimes, Washington gets it right.
This isn’t Trump’s only swing at Biden’s overreach. He’s already canned environmental assessments for offshore drilling and other regulations. It’s a pattern: less red tape, more freedom. Biden’s appliance rules were sold as a win for the planet. But when your freezer costs an extra grand, and your neighbor’s out of work, “saving the planet” feels like a bad trade. Reality bites.