President Trump’s January 2025 White House Executive Order temporarily withdrew all areas of the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) from offshore wind leasing, halting further lease activity while directing a full-scale review of the federal leasing and permitting framework. This marked a significant shift in federal energy priorities, placing offshore wind on regulatory pause amid concerns about project feasibility, environmental impact, and permitting inconsistencies. This report will examine the current status of the industry, the executive order’s impacts, industry reactions, and a future outlook of offshore wind in the US.