Senator flags 'underreported story' about Trump 'illegally' creating a shortage on purpose

Donald Trump is "illegally" creating a shortage in the U.S., and the media isn't noticing, a senator said on Saturday.

Brian Schatz, Dem of Hawaii, flagged the story the weekend after Christmas. Taking to social media, the senator said, "One of the most underreported stories of 2025 is that Trump is the first President ever to create electricity shortages on purpose."

"He is illegally canceling solar and wind, causing layoffs and price spikes, and the media is like 'wow what a showman...