President Donald Trump encountered a barrage of criticism after he asserted coal couldn’t be destroyed.
Several vocal critics of the commander-in-chief highlighted how coal is generally not regarded as a robust material by any measure; it’s also a quite combustible rock that wouldn’t withstand much firepower.
A clip of the president’s speech went viral on social media, prompting many to question whether the 78-year-old politician has ever touched coal in his life.
During a recent speech, Trump told a crowd of supporters: “Nothing can destroy coal. Not the weather, not a bomb, nothing. It might make it a little smaller, might make it a little different shape. But coal is very strong.”
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However, some argued that, because of the nature of his statement, he might not fully grasp the realities of the industry. This raises concerns about his understanding of such vital issues.
One user on X, formerly known as Twitter, shared the speech and wrote : “Considering coal is a fuel source, a bomb would not only crumble it, but also probably light it on fire… but you know, what do I know… not like I also know it’s wind turbines, not windmills, that generate energy (versus crushing grain).”
Another X user commented : “Coal is the dirtiest of all the fossil fuels. So he’s going to turn a large portion of the US into 19th Century industrialized London? Great. 🙄”
A third person pointed out : “The suggestion overlooks more sustainable energy solutions like nuclear power, which has been highlighted as a potential alternative to coal, especially when considering the resistance from big oil and coal industries to change. Embarrassing.
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