Fact Focus: Trump misrepresents facts about coal as he signs executive orders to boost its use

By MELISSA GOLDIN and JENNIFER McDERMOTT
President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed four executive orders designed to boost the U.S. coal industry, outlining steps to protect coal-fired power plants and expedite leases for coal mining on U.S. land. But in touting the benefits of coal, he misrepresented several aspects of its safety and use.
Here’s a look at the facts.
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