The West Virginia Coal Festival teen beauty pageant winner, Ava Johnson, reflects on the future of coal mining amidst Trump's efforts to revive the industry. While she expresses hope for the return of coal jobs, acknowledging the dangers miners face daily, there is skepticism surrounding Trump's promises. His recent executive orders to revive coal mining and loosen emissions standards resonate positively with many residents, even as critics argue about the feasibility and environmental consequences of such claims, highlighting a complex socio-economic landscape around coal in West Virginia.
"You can't appreciate being a true West Virginian unless you realize that people risk their lives every single day to make ours better."
"All those plants that have been closed are going to be opened, if they're modern enough, or they'll be ripped down and brand-new ones will be built."
"The coal industry is misunderstood and that they are tired of feeling unheard by their fellow Americans."
"Trump and his allies are spinning a false narrative."
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