Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media after casting his ballot at Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections in West Palm Beach, Fla., on Aug. 14, 2024. Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images
Former President Donald Trump, at his Wednesday rally in Asheville, N.C., said energy costs would be reduced by at least 50 percent within 12 to 18 months of his taking office.
“My administration will issue rapid approvals for new energy infrastructure, unlock cooling, energy independence and energy dominance,” he said.