The transition to LED lights started with a law signed by George W. Bush. No matter what Trump says, factories can’t easily go back to making old bulbs even if they wanted to. In 2019, when the first Trump administration rolled back energy efficiency standards on light bulbs,

The president doubled down on his attacks against energy efficiency efforts implemented by the previous administration.

President Trump proclaimed Tuesday that he will be reversing former President Joe Biden’s restrictions on water-using appliances and energy-eating lightbulbs — the day after he nixed a ban on paper straws.

President Trump revealed he’s rolling back efficiency standards on plumbing and light bulbs. You may feel like the lightbulb has been through a roller coaster of regulation changes … and you’re right.