Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is swinging hard against offshore windmills, claiming they’re a death knell for whales and fishermen. As Secretary of Health & Human Services, he’s doubling down on environmental crusades, from saving marine life to rescuing nearly 400 ostriches in Canada.
The New York Post reported that Kennedy, speaking on WABC 770 AM’s “Cats Roundtable,” argued offshore wind farms are decimating marine ecosystems while offering little economic upside.
He’s not alone—President Trump’s executive order halting new offshore wind projects echoes this sentiment, resonating with shore communities in New York and New Jersey. The duo’s stance pits them against progressive energy agendas, which Kennedy calls both costly and destructive.
Whale groundings have spiked alarmingly, with Kennedy noting 109 cases in the last 22 months near new wind farms. Compare that to a mere 2.6 per year average over the prior two decades, and it’s hard to ignore the correlation.
“We are going to exterminate these whales,” Kennedy warned, painting windmills as a mortal threat to endangered species.
The fishing industry, Kennedy claims, is another casualty, with cod and groundfish vanishing where windmills rise. “The fishermen are going out of business,” he said, a gut punch to coastal economies already struggling.
His words carry weight, given his history as an environmental lawyer who once blocked a wind farm near his family’s Cape Cod compound.
Economically, Kennedy argues, offshore wind is a loser, costing triple what onshore plants do. “They make no economic sense,” he said, skewering the subsidies funneled to foreign-owned companies under the Inflation Reduction Act. It’s a classic case of government overreach, propping up inefficient projects while locals bear the cost.
Trump’s executive order aligns with this critique, blocking new wind projects to the relief of many shore residents. Yet, one project, Empire Wind 1 off Long Island, slipped through, backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams. It’s set to power 500,000 homes, but critics like Nassau County officials side with Kennedy, warning of marine and economic harm.
Empire Wind 1’s approval has ignited local tensions, with promises of 1,000 jobs clashing against fears of ecological ruin.
Kennedy’s not buying the green hype, arguing the project threatens the very environment it claims to protect. His frequent talks with Trump suggest a coordinated push to dismantle what they see as a flawed energy policy.
“They ruin the environment, they kill the birds, they kill the whales,” Trump declared, echoing Kennedy’s concerns with his signature bluntness.
The imagery of “big, ugly windmills” ruining neighborhoods taps into a populist vein, rejecting elite-driven climate mandates. It’s a message that resonates with those tired of top-down solutions.
But Kennedy’s not just fighting windmills—he’s also rallying to save ostriches. At Universal Ostrich Farm in British Columbia, nearly 400 birds face culling due to avian flu. Kennedy, an emu owner himself, sees a missed opportunity to study their apparent immunity.
“We want to get antibodies out of them,” Kennedy said, urging scientists to learn why these ostriches survived. His campaign, backed by John Catsimatidis, challenges the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s plan to kill the birds. It’s a bold move, blending animal welfare with a critique of knee-jerk regulatory responses.
Dr. Oz, now heading the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has offered his Florida ranch as a sanctuary for the ostriches.
This unusual alliance—Kennedy, Oz, and Catsimatidis—highlights a broader conservative ethos: protect what works, question what doesn’t. The ostrich saga, while quirky, underscores Kennedy’s knack for unconventional battles.
“They survived bird flu. Why did they survive?” Kennedy asked, pushing for answers over destruction. His logic cuts through bureaucratic inertia, demanding science serve life, not expediency. It’s a refreshing contrast to the progressive obsession with control over nature.
Kennedy’s dual campaigns—against windmills and for ostriches—frame him as a maverick within the MAGA orbit. He’s not just railing against “woke” climate policies; he’s offering data-driven critiques that resonate with working-class voters. The whale deaths and vanishing fish aren’t abstract—they’re real losses for real people.
Trump’s backing amplifies this message, casting offshore wind as a symbol of globalist overreach. “They destroy everything, they’re horrible,” he said, a sentiment shared by shore communities wary of foreign firms reaping American subsidies. It’s a rallying cry for sovereignty, both economic and environmental.
