The Trump Administration’s Unconventional Focus: Showerheads
During his first 100 days in office, President Donald Trump has made headlines with controversial decisions ranging from education reforms to global trade wars. However, his latest target is more personal – showerheads.
Trump’s ‘War on Showers’ Executive Order
Referred to as the “war on showers,” Trump recently signed an executive order to redefine showerheads and reverse a federal regulation on water pressure. The White House claims this move will put an end to the “Obama-Biden war on showers.”
As Trump signed the executive order, he emphasized his personal stake in the matter, stating, “In my case, I like to take a nice shower to take care of my beautiful hair. I have to stand under the shower for 15 minutes until it gets wet. It comes out drip, drip, drip. It’s ridiculous.”
- Trump criticized the current water pressure regulations, stating, “You don’t get water. It’s ridiculous. We’re going to open it up so that people can live.”
Promises to ‘Make America’s Showers Great Again’
The White House fact sheet outlines Trump’s goal to “end the Obama-Biden war on water pressure and make America’s showers great again.”
The fact sheet criticizes the previous administration’s complex definition of ‘showerhead’ and pledges to restore simplicity to federal regulations, allowing for stronger water pressure in showers.
The executive order aims to reverse water conservation efforts implemented by Presidents Obama and Biden, lifting restrictions on water usage for appliances like toilets and dishwashers.
- Trump’s focus is on eliminating unnecessary regulations that hinder water flow in households, promoting what he calls “shower freedom” for Americans.
Trump’s History of Criticizing Water Pressure
This isn’t the first time Trump has voiced concerns about water pressure in American households. He has previously complained about low water pressure in showers, sinks, and toilets.
In a speech in 2019, Trump claimed that people were flushing toilets multiple times due to weak water pressure, leading to inefficient water usage.
In 2020, he reiterated his concerns about sinks, toilets, and showers lacking adequate water flow, emphasizing the need for a more pleasant shower experience.
The new executive order directs the US Energy Department to overturn a rule set by the Obama administration, reinstated by Biden, which limited showerhead water flow to 9.5 liters per minute.
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