Jacob Hannah, CEO of Coalfield Development, expressed deep concern over the Trump administration's cuts to clean energy funding for Appalachia. The Biden administration had earmarked billions to help transition former coal communities to sustainable energy sources, but Trump scrapped these initiatives on his first day in office. This reversal has left many projects stalled, including workforce training and community revitalization efforts. Hannah's organization has trained over 4,000 individuals in various skills, but the loss of funding has hindered progress. The cuts have also exacerbated existing mistrust in government, with many locals feeling betrayed. As communities struggle to adapt, the long-term impacts of these funding cuts could be devastating for the region's economic and social fabric.