Williams criticizes electric-vehicle mandates after Ford write-down

Congressman Roger Williams criticized the automotive industry's move toward electric vehicles and government policies he said encouraged that shift. Responding to a host question about "a $40,000,000,000 write off" and Ford stepping back from electric trucks, Williams said the write-down suggests manufacturers "shouldn't ever build electric vehicles anyway" and argued companies should build what consumers and dealers want.

Williams said companies that "went all electric" took big losses and that mandates imposing EV transitions were problematic. "If you want one, get one, but they shouldn't mandate it," he said, adding a practical example from Texas: drivers hauling heavy loads between cities would struggle in some EVs. He framed the issue as one of consumer choice and product suitability rather than technology per se.

The interview did not report any legislative proposals, regulatory actions or votes; Williams spoke as a commentator and business owner reflecting on industry trends and policy effects.