States’ nuclear energy growth needs federal action to follow Trump’s vocal support

MAINE MORNING STAR • May 3, 2025

President Donald Trump and his team have signaled a strong interest in continuing to strengthen federal support for nuclear power. And more blue states have also started to embrace nuclear power, which has traditionally been more favored by Republicans, to reach climate goals and grow electricity capacity amid anticipated increases in demand. But even as interest in states grows, the cost of building nuclear infrastructure remains an impediment only the federal government is positioned to help scale.