President Trump has declared America’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement, which sought to bring all nations of the world together, in a concerted effort to fight and reduce carbon emissions in their respective countries, and make the earth a cleaner place.
My job as President is to do everything within my power to give America a level playing field. #AmericaFirst??
➡️https://t.co/9VOb99W42r pic.twitter.com/2Lg8gxxXxV— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 1, 2017
This move has been criticized as ignorant and backward and has ramped up the resignations from big wigs in Trump’s team:
BREAKING: Arnold Schwarzenegger has a blunt message for Donald Trump. #ParisAgreement pic.twitter.com/YI8fcxEeox
— ATTN: (@attn) June 2, 2017
As a matter of principle, I've resigned from the President's Council over the #ParisAgreement withdrawal.
— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) June 1, 2017
World leaders have also been vocal in their expression of extreme disappointment with Trump’s decision.
See below:
German Chancellor
BREAKING: German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she regrets US climate move, will keep working to 'save our Earth.'
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 1, 2017
Prime Minister of Denmark
It’s a sad day for the world. Denmark stands ready to continue the climate battle to save future generations. #ParisAgreement
— Lars Løkke Rasmussen (@larsloekke) June 1, 2017
First Minister of Scotland
Climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time. @POTUS decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord is profoundly regrettable.
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) June 1, 2017
Given @POTUS irresponsible decision on #ParisAccord, all the more important that leaders like @JerryBrownGov in California keep pressing on. https://t.co/i9ryZGKRJH
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) June 1, 2017
Former president of Mexico
.@realDonaldTrump's withdrawal from #ParisAgreement will be his legacy: one of chaos and terror instead of hope for peace and a better world
— Vicente Fox Quesada (@VicenteFoxQue) May 31, 2017
.@realDonaldTrump, you're leaving a dark legacy just to satisfy your greediness. Today, you've surrendered the hopes and future of a nation.
— Vicente Fox Quesada (@VicenteFoxQue) June 1, 2017
United States has stopped being the leader of the free world. @realDonaldTrump, single handed, took care of that.
— Vicente Fox Quesada (@VicenteFoxQue) June 1, 2017
Prime Minister of Belgium
I condemn this brutal act against #ParisAccord @realDonaldTrump Leadership means fighting climate change together. Not forsaking commitment.
— Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) June 1, 2017
#ParisAccord protects our planet! United Europe with @JunckerEU and @eucopresident will react to safeguard our economy and children's future
— Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) June 1, 2017
President of Environment Defense Fund
Leaving Paris climate agreement will hurt US most (+that is saying a lot, because global damage will be serious) https://t.co/yUsvx71fu6
— Fred Krupp (@FredKrupp) June 1, 2017
Reckless POTUS climate decision is an ill-informed retreat from U.S. role as world leader. My @NYDailyNews op-ed https://t.co/vGadaZZuGn
— Fred Krupp (@FredKrupp) June 1, 2017
EU Climate Action Commissioner
A sad day for the global community, as the US turns its back on the fight against climate change. EU deeply regrets this unilateral decision
— Miguel Arias Cañete (@MAC_europa) June 1, 2017
The #ParisAgreement will endure. The world can continue to count on Europe for global leadership in the fight against climate change.
— Miguel Arias Cañete (@MAC_europa) June 1, 2017
The EU will strengthen existing partnerships and seek new alliances from the world's largest economies to the most vulnerable island states.
— Miguel Arias Cañete (@MAC_europa) June 1, 2017
Today's announcement has galvanised us rather than weakened us, and this vacuum will be filled by new broad committed leadership.
— Miguel Arias Cañete (@MAC_europa) June 1, 2017
Prime Minister of Sweden
.@realdonaldtrump We urge you to show global leadership, we need the USA on the team. Your Nordic Friends #ParisAgreement pic.twitter.com/7xgGv7ZjmT
— SwedishPM (@SwedishPM) June 1, 2017
Prime Minister of Canada
We are deeply disappointed that the United States federal government has decided to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 1, 2017
Canada is unwavering in our commitment to fight climate change and support clean economic growth.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 1, 2017
Minister of Environment, Canada
The Paris Agreement is a GOOD deal for Canada and the world. pic.twitter.com/Ia8Dqs8bQl
— Catherine McKenna ?? (@cathmckenna) June 1, 2017
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