Trump's New Car Rules: Lower Mileage, More Gas?

🧩 Simple Version

President Trump is planning to make new cars use more gas. He wants the rules to say cars don't have to go as many miles on one gallon of gas. This means cars might pollute more. Some car companies are happy about this.

🚨 How Fox Would Spin It

"Sleepy Joe's Green New Deal destroyed American cars! President Trump is saving jobs and saving YOU money by bringing back affordable, powerful gas cars that actually work! No more EV mandates forcing you into tiny electric boxes!"

✅ DeFoxed Reality Check

President Trump is proposing to significantly lower the required miles per gallon for new cars and trucks. This means cars will get worse gas mileage than planned under previous rules. The auto industry leaders are praising this change, saying it helps them and customers save money. However, environmental groups strongly disagree, stating this will lead to more oil use, higher gas prices, and worse pollution that harms the planet. It's important to note that no rule forced all car companies to sell only electric vehicles (EVs), a point Trump has incorrectly called a "mandate." EVs are still a small part of car sales.

💡 Why This Matters

This decision impacts how much we all pay for gas and how clean our air is. Looser rules can mean more pollution, contributing to climate change. It also affects the U.S. role in developing cleaner vehicle technology.