Trump implores Tennessee Valley Authority to spare coal plant

Published February 11, 2019 11:05pm ET



President Trump urged the Tennessee Valley Authority on Monday to weigh the job benefits of coal before deciding to close a plant in Kentucky.

“Coal is an important part of our electricity generation mix and @TVAnews should give serious consideration to all factors before voting to close viable power plants, like Paradise #3 in Kentucky!” the president tweeted.

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