Trump signs order to 'make America's showers great again'

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U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order removing federal limits on water pressure in showerheads, claiming the move will improve Americans’ daily routines. According to the White House, this decision aims to "make America's showers great again" by removing regulations that Trump has long criticized.

During the signing ceremony in the Oval Office, Trump explained his frustrations, saying that modern showerheads don’t provide enough water flow. "In my case, I like a good shower to take care of my beautiful hair," he said. "I have to stand under the shower for 15 minutes till it gets wet. It comes out drip, drip, drip. It's ridiculous."

The executive order instructs the Department of Energy to eliminate current federal rules limiting showerhead flow to 2.5 gallons per minute, which Trump described as part of "radical green" policies. The White House criticized previous administrations, calling the regulations part of the "Obama-Biden war on showers" and saying they had turned a basic household appliance into a “bureaucratic nightmare.”

Trump has frequently voiced grievances about water efficiency standards affecting bathroom fixtures like toilets, dishwashers, and showerheads. He once stated, “My hair has to be perfect,” and complained that even high-end products are ineffective due to poor water pressure. At a rally in Detroit in 2024, he joked that shampoo lingers in his hair because of slow water flow, calling the experience "a horrible thing."

However, not everyone supports this deregulation. The Appliance Standards Awareness Project argues that water-saving standards benefit both consumers and the environment. The organization notes that modern showerheads still offer quality performance and help households save on water and energy bills. A 2024 report emphasized that tests consistently show today’s models can provide a satisfying shower experience while conserving resources.