Trump: Wind doesn’t work. You need subsidy for wind. Energy should not need subsidy.

The claim can be broken down into three parts: 1) Wind energy 'doesn't work' without subsidies, 2) Wind energy requires subsidies, and 3) Energy should not need subsidies. Regarding the first part, while Trump has repeatedly stated that wind energy is not viable without massive subsidies, evidence shows that onshore wind power costs have declined significantly and can be competitive with natural gas and coal even without subsidies.factcheck.orgfactcheck.orgWhat to Know About Trump’s Executive Order on Wind Energy

However, offshore wind remains more expensive and often relies on subsidies. The second part is accurate in the sense that wind energy has historically benefited from federal tax credits and other incentives, which Trump sought to end or reduce through executive orders. The third part reflects Trump's ideological position favoring market-driven energy without government intervention; however, subsidies are common in the energy sector broadly, including for fossil fuels.apnews.comapnews.comFACT FOCUS: Trump misrepresents facts about wind power during Cabinet meeting

Trump's framing omits this broader context and the environmental benefits of renewables. Additionally, multiple fact-checks have noted that Trump's characterization of wind power as inherently subsidy-dependent is misleading because cost competitiveness varies by technology and location.factcheck.orgfactcheck.orgDoes Wind ‘Work’ Without Subsidies? Overall, the claim is mostly true as a reflection of Trump's policy views and partial economic facts but lacks nuance about the evolving economics of wind energy and the widespread use of subsidies in energy markets.