Trump Criticizes Hydrogen Cars Using Marjorie Taylor Greene in Rally Anecdote
During a campaign rally in Atlanta, Trump described a hypothetical hydrogen car explosion involving Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to argue against the safety of hydrogen vehicles.
- Trump's rally speech included a vivid scenario where Marjorie Taylor Greene was involved in a hydrogen car explosion, despite her presence in the audience.
- Trump has repeatedly criticized hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, claiming they are unsafe and prone to explosive accidents.
- Marjorie Taylor Greene, a strong Trump supporter, agreed with his stance against hydrogen cars, calling electric vehicles part of a 'Green New Scam.'
- Trump's claims about hydrogen vehicle dangers reference a single incident in Bakersfield, California, where no casualties occurred.
- Automotive experts, including Car and Driver magazine, state that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are considered as safe as other cars, with no recorded injuries or deaths from hydrogen components.