Quotes by Donald Trump on Global Warming
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Quotes by Donald Trump on Global Warming
THEN
2009 - 2016

“Dear President Obama & the United States Congress,
“Tomorrow leaders from 192 countries will gather at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen to determine the fate of our planet.
“As business leaders we are optimistic that President Obama is attending Copenhagen with emissions targets. Additionally, we urge you, our government, to strengthen and pass United States legislation, and lead the world by example. We support your effort to ensure meaningful and effective measures to control climate change, an immediate challenge facing the United States and the world today. Please don’t postpone the earth. If we fail to act now, it is scientifically irrefutable that there will be catastrophic and irreversible consequences for humanity and our planet.
“We recognize the key role that American innovation and leadership play in stimulating the worldwide economy. Investing in a Clean Energy Economy will drive state-of-the-art technologies that will spur economic growth, create new energy jobs, and increase our energy security all while reducing the harmful emissions that are putting our planet at risk. We have the ability and the know-how to lead the world in clean energy technology to thrive in a global market and economy. But we must embrace the challenge today to ensure that future generations are left with a safe planet and a strong economy.
“Please allow us, the United States of America, to serve in modeling the change necessary to protect humanity and our planet.”
In partnership,
Dozens of business leaders including Donald Trump. (Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Ivanka Trump were also signatories.)
- Dec 6, 2009
Text from full-page ad in the The New York Times
New York Times (via DocumentCloud.org), Dec 6, 2009
NYT Ad Dec. 2009 Re Climate Change with DJ Trump and Family as Signer
- Sept 26, 2016
First 2016 Presidential Debate
Washington Post, - Sept 26, 2016
The first Trump-Clinton presidential debate transcript, annotated
- Nov 23, 2016
New York Times, Nov 23, 2016
Donald Trump’s New York Times Interview: Full Transcript
#DonaldTrump 11/6/12: "The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive." » #Trump 9/26/16: "I did not…say that." Click To Tweet
NOW
2010 - 2020

Feb 2010 -
Page Six (New York Post), Feb 14, 2010
Trump cool to global warming ❲sic❳
Nov 1, 2011 -
It snowed over 4 inches this past weekend in New York City. It is still October. So much for Global Warming.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 1, 2011
Nov 30, 2011 -
Newly released emails prove that scientists have manipulated data on global warming. The data is unreliable. http://t.co/DdW3Hsvn
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 30, 2011
Mar 28, 2012 -
Global warming has been proven to be a canard repeatedly over and over again. http://t.co/RK1UoS8e The left needs a dose of reality.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 28, 2012
Mar 30, 2012 -
Waste! With a $16T debt and $1T budget deficit, @BarackObama is sending $770M overseas "to fight global warming" http://t.co/op9x8BYl
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 30, 2012
May 4, 2012 -
In the 1920's people were worried about global cooling–it never happened. Now it's global warming. Give me a break!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 4, 2012
May 18, 2012 -
Reckless! Why is @BarackObama wasting over $70 Billion on 'climate change activities?' Will he ever learn? http://t.co/sYk3t3Eb
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 18, 2012
Nov 1, 2012 -
Let's continue to destroy the competitiveness of our factories & manufacturing so we can fight mythical global warming. China is so happy!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 1, 2012
Nov 2, 2012 -
Global warming is based on faulty science and manipulated data which is proven by the emails that were leaked http://t.co/5BeAhats
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 2, 2012
Nov 5, 2012 -
It’s extremely cold in NY & NJ—not good for flood victims. Where is global warming?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 5, 2012
Nov 5, 2012 -
We can't destroy the competitiveness of our factories in order to prepare for nonexistent global warming. China is thrilled with us!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 5, 2012
Nov 6, 2012 -
The concept of global warming was created by and for the Chinese in order to make U.S. manufacturing non-competitive.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 6, 2012
Nov 6, 2012 -
In the 1950’s our climate was far more unstable than it has been over the last 5 years.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 6, 2012
Nov 7, 2012 -
It's freezing and snowing in New York–we need global warming!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 7, 2012
Nov 19, 2012 -
The World Bank is tying poverty to ‘climate change’ http://t.co/wZ9ofqxJ And we wonder why international organizations are ineffective.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 19, 2012
Jan 11, 2013 -
It is snowing in Jerusalem and across Lebanon. Global warming!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 14, 2013
Jan 25, 2013 -
The freezing cold weather across the country is brutal. Must be all that global warming.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 25, 2013
March 21, 2013 -
It’s snowing & freezing in NYC. What the hell ever happened to global warming?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 21, 2013
March 2, 2013 -
Looks like the U.S. will be having the coldest March since 1996-global warming anyone?????????
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 22, 2013
March 25, 2013 -
It’s springtime and it just started snowing in NYC. What is going on with global warming?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 25, 2013
March 25, 2013 -
They changed the name from “global warming” to “climate change” after the term global warming just wasn’t working (it was too cold)!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 25, 2013
March 25, 2013 -
UK is freezing through longest & coldest winter in over 50 years http://t.co/WJitoHw6LM Where’s the global warming? @gatewaypundit
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 25, 2013
April 3, 2013 -
Another freezing day in the Spring – what is going on with "global warming"? Good move changing the name to "climate change" – sad!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 3, 2013
April 23, 2013 -
It’s freezing in New York—where the hell is global warming?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 23, 2013
April 23, 2013 -
Wrong, used to be called global warming and when that name didn't work, they deftly changed it to climate change-because it's freezing!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 24, 2013
April 23, 2013 -
The Chinese talk of climate change and carbon footprint but don't clean up their factories-but they sell us the equipment to clean up ours!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 24, 2013
April 24, 2013 -
"@Jenil93_: @realDonaldTrump No melting of ice caps in the degree that global warming predicted. On the contrary increased ice in Antarctica
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 24, 2013
May 1, 2013 -
Snow and freezing weather all over mid-section of Country. Global warming specialists better start thinking fast!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 1, 2013
May 14, 2013 -
32º in New York – it's freezing! Where the hell is global warming when you need it?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 14, 2013
May 25, 2013 -
It’s freezing outside, where the hell is ‘global warming’??
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 25, 2013
May 25, 2013 -
"@OldManConroy: It's called "climate change". No, they changed it to "climate change" when "global warming" wasn't working anymore-too cold!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 26, 2013
May 27, 2013 -
It's 46º (really cold) and snowing in New York on Memorial Day – tell the so-called "scientists" that we want global warming right now!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 27, 2013
June 24, 2013 -
We are being embarrassed by Russia and China on Snowden (and much more) yet Obama is talking about global warming on Tuesday.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 24, 2013
June 26, 2013 -
Obama’s speech on climate change was scary. It will lower our standard of living and raise costs of fuel & food for everyone.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 26, 2013
June 26, 2013 -
China loved Obama’s climate change speech yesterday. They laughed! It hastens their takeover of us as the leading world economy.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 26, 2013
July 8,2013 -
For the disciples of global warming, in 150 summers (years) there have been 20 heat waves as bad or worse than current-this has happened b4!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 18, 2013
July 31, 2013 -
Surprise? 1970’s global cooling alarmists were pushing same no-growth liberal agenda as today’s global warming http://t.co/U1e9OpO3Fi
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 31, 2013
Sept 9, 2013 -
So much for ‘global warming.’ Earth is cooling at a record pace http://t.co/Kig0fLOWRK
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 9, 2013
Oct 21, 2013 -
Where’s the global warming? 2013 was one of the least extreme years in weather on record http://t.co/foGcQyOIZy
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 21, 2013
Nov 7, 2013 -
I wonder if the Rutgers coach who had the audacity to yell at the player is a proponent of global warming?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 17, 2013
Nov 23, 2013 -
Snow and ice, freezing weather, in Texas, Arizona and Oklahoma – what the hell is going on with GLOBAL WARMING?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 23, 2013
Nov 23, 2013 -
The people that gave you global warming are the same people that gave you ObamaCare!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 24, 2013
Nov 23, 2013 -
They changed the name global warming to climate change because the concept of global warming just wasn't working!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 24, 2013
Dec 2, 2013 -
The least number of hurricanes in the U.S. in decades. So they change global warming (too cold) to climate change-now what will they call it
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 2, 2013
Dec 3, 2013 -
Denver, Minnesota and others are bracing for some of the coldest weather on record. What are the global warming geniuses saying about this?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 3, 2013
Dec 4, 2013 -
Wow, record setting cold temperatures throughout large parts of the country. Must be global warming, I mean climate change!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 4, 2013
Dec 5, 2013 -
The problem w/ the concept of "global warming" is that the U.S. is spending a fortune on "fixing it" while China & others do nothing!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 5, 2013
Dec 6, 2013 -
Ice storm rolls from Texas to Tennessee – I’m in Los Angeles and it’s freezing. Global warming is a total, and very expensive, hoax!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 6, 2013
Dec 6, 2013 -
We should be focused on magnificently clean and healthy air and not distracted by the expensive hoax that is global warming!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 6, 2013
Dec 12, 2013 -
This is one of the COLDEST WINTERS ever, freezing all over the country for long periods of time! So much for GLOBAL WARMING.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 12, 2013
Dec 14, 2013 -
Wow, it’s snowing in Isreal and on the pyramids in Egypt. Are we still wasting billions on the global warming con? MAKE U.S. COMPETITIVE!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 15, 2013
Dec 15, 2013 -
59% of the United States, by area, is now covered in snow-highest % in many years. The "global warming" name isn't working anymore-SORRY!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 15, 2013
Dec 15, 2013 -
They call it "climate change" now because the words "global warming" didn't work anymore. Same people fighting hard to keep it all going!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 15, 2013
Dec 15, 2013 -
We should be focusing on beautiful, clean air & not on wasteful & very expensive GLOBAL WARMING bullshit! China & others are hurting our air
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 15, 2013
Dec 16, 2013 -
Wow, just in-John Beale, the top person in government on climate change (EPA), is a total fraud, and just admitted it! What can they say now
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 16, 2013
Dec 19, 2013 -
The coolest story is that John Beale, the man who headed up CLIMATE CHANGE for the government, is a proven con man and total phoney.ARRESTED
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 19, 2013
Dec 27, 2013 -
It is really too bad that the scientists studying GLOBAL WARMING in Antarctica got stuck on their icebreaker because of massive ice and cold
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 27, 2013
Dec 28, 2013 -
The rescue icebreaker, trying to free the ship of the GLOBAL WARMING scientists, has turned back-the ice is massive (a record). IRONIC!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 28, 2013
Dec 28, 2013 -
The global warming scientists don't want to be airlifted off the ship-they are having too much fun and that is too simple a solution-FAME!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 28, 2013
Dec 29, 2013 -
Temperature at record lows in many parts of the country. 50 degrees below zero with wind chill in large area. Global warming folks iced in!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 29, 2013
Dec 30, 2013 -
What the hell is going on with GLOBAL WARMING. The planet is freezing, the ice is building and the G.W. scientists are stuck-a total con job
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 31, 2013
Jan 1, 2014 -
This very expensive GLOBAL WARMING bullshit has got to stop. Our planet is freezing, record low temps,and our GW scientists are stuck in ice
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 2, 2014
Jan 3, 2014 -
Record snowfall & freezing temps throughout the country. Where is Global Warming when you need it?!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 3, 2014
Jan 3, 2014 -
"@princebe: Antarctic ice shelf melt 'lowest EVER recorded, global warming is NOT eroding it' http://t.co/XZBepuyI1O via @theregister"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 4, 2014
Jan 6, 2014 -
Fox and Friends interview
Fox News (via Media Matters), Jan. 6, 2014
Fox Regular Donald Trump Decries Climate Change 'Hoax'
Jan 6, 2014 -
We are experiencing the coldest weather in more than two decades-most people never remember anything like this. GLOBAL WARMING anyone?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 6, 2014
Jan 25, 2014 -
NBC News just called it the great freeze – coldest weather in years. Is our country still spending money on the GLOBAL WARMING HOAX?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 25, 2014
Jan 25, 2014 -
"@dawson_Stock: Don't forget. "Global warming" can also mean earth is getting colder! That way they cover both sides of the fence!"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2014
Jan 26, 2014 -
Any and all weather events are used by the GLOBAL WARMING HOAXSTERS to justify higher taxes to save our planet! They don't believe it $$$$!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2014
Jan 29, 2014 -
With one of the worst and most prolonged cold spells in history, with Atlanta, Texas and parts of Florida freezing- Global Warming anyone?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 30, 2014
Jan 29, 2014 -
Snowing in Texas and Louisiana, record setting freezing temperatures throughout the country and beyond. Global warming is an expensive hoax!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 29, 2014
Jan 29, 2014 -
Give me clean, beautiful and healthy air – not the same old climate change (global warming) bullshit! I am tired of hearing this nonsense.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 29, 2014
Jan 30, 2014 -
Obama said in his SOTU that “global warming is a fact.” Sure, about as factual as “if you like your healthcare, you can keep it.”
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 30, 2014
Feb 5, 2014 -
Massive record setting snowstorm and freezing temperatures in U.S. Smart that GLOBAL WARMING hoaxsters changed name to CLIMATE CHANGE! $$$$
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 5, 2014
Feb 5, 2014 -
When will our country stop wasting money on global warming and so many other truly “STUPID” things and begin to focus on lower taxes?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 5, 2014
Feb 17, 2014 -
Do you believe this one – Secretary of State John Kerry just stated that the most dangerous weapon of all today is climate change. Laughable
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 17, 2014
Feb 17, 2014 -
It's not climate change,it's global warming.Don't let the dollar sucking wiseguys change names midstream because the first name didn't work
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 18, 2014
Feb 17, 2014 -
Don't let the GLOBAL WARMING wiseguys get away with changing the name to CLIMATE CHANGE because the FACTS do not let GW tag to work anymore!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 17, 2014
Feb 18, 2014 -
"@Michael_KSC: @realDonaldTrump @thedropkicks Whether Global Warming or Climate change. The fact is We didn't cause it. We cannot change it.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 18, 2014
Feb 19, 2014 -
"@Nospin_43: @realDonaldTrump @tan123 climate change allows them to stay on the gravy train whatever happens."
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 19, 2014
Feb 26, 2014 -
Congrats to Charles @krauthammer for his statements on climate change, formerly known as global warming!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 26, 2014
March 4, 2014 -
Baltimore just set a record for the coldest day in March in a long recorded history – 4 degrees. Other places likewise. Global warming con!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 4, 2014
April 1, 2014 -
In New York, March was the coldest month in recorded history – we could use some GLOBAL WARMING!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 1, 2014
May 7, 2014 -
Russia is on the move in the Ukraine, Iran is nuking up & Libya is run by Al Qaeda, yet Obama is busy issuing ‘climate change” warnings.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 7, 2014
May 7, 2014 -
The global warming we should be worried about is the global warming caused by NUCLEAR WEAPONS in the hands of crazy or incompetent leaders!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 8, 2014
June 8, 2014 -
The man made "climate change" that our "great" president should be focused on is of the NUCLEAR variety brought upon us because of weakness!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 8, 2014
June 23, 2014 -
I wonder if when Secy. Kerry goes to Iraq and Afghanistan he pushes hard for them to look at GLOBAL WARMING and study the carbon footprint?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 23, 2014
July 14, 2014 -
Record cold temperatures in July – 20 to 30 degrees colder than normal. What the hell happened to GLOBAL WARMING?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2014
July 14, 2014 -
They only changed the term to CLIMATE CHANGE when the words GLOBAL WARMING didn't work anymore. Come on people, get smart!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 14, 2014
July 14, 2014 -
The only global warming that people should be concerned with is the global warming caused by nuclear weapons because of our weak U.S. leader
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2014
July 14, 2014 -
"@devhop: @realDonaldTrump they renamed it Climate Change so it could be devastating either way the temperature goes."
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 15, 2014
July 16, 2014 -
Tremendous cold wave hits large part of U.S. Lucky they changed the name from global warming to climate change – G.W. just doesn't work!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 16, 2014
July 28, 2014 -
It's late in July and it is really cold outside in New York. Where the hell is GLOBAL WARMING??? We need some fast! It's now CLIMATE CHANGE
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 29, 2014
Sept 9, 2014 -
Windmills are the greatest threat in the US to both bald and golden eagles. Media claims fictional ‘global warming’ is worse.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 9, 2014
Sept 17, 2014 -
Great article on so-called climate change, formerly known as global warming. http://t.co/fEYAhQ7lGB
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 17, 2014
Oct 13, 2014 -
As ISIS and Ebola spread like wildfire, the Obama administration just submitted a paper on how to stop climate change (aka global warming).
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 14, 2014
Oct 29, 2014 -
Just out – the POLAR ICE CAPS are at an all time high, the POLAR BEAR population has never been stronger. Where the hell is global warming?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 29, 2014
Nov 16, 2014 -
The entire country is FREEZING – we desperately need a heavy dose of global warming, and fast! Ice caps size reaches all time high.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 17, 2014
Nov 18, 2014 -
Just like Jonathan Gruber viciously lied & called Americans “stupid” on ObamaCare, many consultants are doing the same on Global Warming.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 18, 2014
Nov 18, 2014 -
There are many Jonathan Gruber types selling the global warming "stuff" – and they really do believe the American public is stupid.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 19, 2014
Nov 19, 2014 -
For those that constantly say that “global warming” is now “climate change”—they changed the name. The name global warming wasn’t working
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 19, 2014
Jan 8, 2015 -
It's record cold all over the country and world – where the hell is global warming, we need some fast!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 8, 2015
Jan 26, 2015 -
Where the hell is global warming when you need it?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 26, 2015
Feb 14, 2015 -
Record low temperatures and massive amounts of snow. Where the hell is GLOBAL WARMING?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 15, 2015
Feb 15, 2015 -
Wow, 25 degrees below zero, record cold and snow spell. Global warming anyone?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 15, 2015
Feb 18, 2015 -
Among the lowest temperatures EVER in much of the United States. Ice caps at record size. Changed name from GLOBAL WARMING to CLIMATE CHANGE
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 18, 2015
Feb 19, 2015 -
Record setting cold and snow, ice caps massive! The only global warming we should fear is that caused by nuclear weapons – incompetent pols.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 19, 2015
Feb 21, 2015 -
"@NewsTodayUSA: Two Canadian Coast Guard ships sent to rescue U.S. freighter stuck in ice. #globalwarming? @algore http://t.co/UUJVHkK1qr"
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 22, 2015
Sept 21, 2015 -
Interview with Hugh Hewitt
Hugh Hewitt Show, Sept. 21, 2015
Donald Trump Returns
Sept 24, 2015 -
Wall Street Journal, Sept. 24, 2015
Donald Trump: 'I Don’t Believe in Climate Change'
Oct 11, 2015 -
President Obama was terrible on @60Minutes tonight. He said CLIMATE CHANGE is the most important thing, not all of the current disasters!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 12, 2015
Oct 19, 2015 -
It’s really cold outside, they are calling it a major freeze, weeks ahead of normal. Man, we could use a big fat dose of global warming!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 19, 2015
Dec 3, 2015 -
Factbase, Dec 3, 2015
Speech: Donald Trump in Washington, DC - December 3, 2015
“So Obama‘s talking about all of this with the global warming and the — a lot of it’s a hoax, it’s a hoax. I mean, it’s a money-making industry, OK? It’s a hoax, a lot of it…
“So Obama‘s always talking about the global warming, that global warming is our biggest and most dangerous problem, OK? No, no, think of it. I mean, even if you’re a believer in global warming, ISIS is a big problem, Russia‘s a problem, China‘s a problem. We’ve got a lot of problems. By the way, the maniac in North Korea is a problem. He actually has nuclear weapons, right? That’s a problem.”
Dec 30, 2015 -
Campaign rally in Hilton Head, South Carolina
C-SPAN, Dec 30, 2015
Donald Trump Campaign Rally in Hilton Head, South Carolina
Jan 18, 2016 -
Fox News, Jan 18, 2016
Donald Trump slams Iran deal
“They’re saying manmade and I say it could have a minor impact but nothing, nothing to what they are talking about.”
July 26, 2016 -
Fox News (via Grist), July 27, 2016
Bill O’Reilly and Donald Trump chat about the end of the world
June 1, 2017 -
White House, June 1, 2017
Statement by President Trump on the Paris Climate Accord
Dec 28, 2017 -
In the East, it could be the COLDEST New Year’s Eve on record. Perhaps we could use a little bit of that good old Global Warming that our Country, but not other countries, was going to pay TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS to protect against. Bundle up!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 29, 2017
Apr 19, 2018 -
E&E News, Sept 16, 2020
'It's a setback.' Trump's climate denials worry Republicans
I’m not denying climate change. But it could very well go back. You know, we’re talkin’ about over a millions of years. They say that we had hurricanes that were far worse than what we just had with Michael. [Climate] scientists… have a very big political agenda, Lesley.
Oct 11, 2018 -
60 Minutes interview
CBS News, Oct 15, 2018
President Trump on Christine Blasey Ford, his relationships with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un and more
“I mean, you have scientists on both sides of it. My uncle was a great professor at MIT for many years. Dr. John Trump. And I didn’t talk to him about this particular subject, but I have a natural instinct for science, and I will say that you have scientists on both sides of the picture.”
Oct 17, 2018 -
Associated Press, Oct 18, 2018
Read the transcript of AP’s interview with President Trump
Nov 21, 2018 -
Brutal and Extended Cold Blast could shatter ALL RECORDS – Whatever happened to Global Warming?
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 22, 2018
Nov 26, 2018 -
White House, Nov 26, 2018
Remarks by President Trump Before Marine One Departure
Jan 20, 2019 -
Be careful and try staying in your house. Large parts of the Country are suffering from tremendous amounts of snow and near record setting cold. Amazing how big this system is. Wouldn’t be bad to have a little of that good old fashioned Global Warming right now!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 20, 2019
Jan 28, 2019 -
In the beautiful Midwest, windchill temperatures are reaching minus 60 degrees, the coldest ever recorded. In coming days, expected to get even colder. People can’t last outside even for minutes. What the hell is going on with Global Waming? Please come back fast, we need you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 29, 2019
Feb 10, 2019 -
Well, it happened again. Amy Klobuchar announced that she is running for President, talking proudly of fighting global warming while standing in a virtual blizzard of snow, ice and freezing temperatures. Bad timing. By the end of her speech she looked like a Snowman(woman)!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 10, 2019
Aug 26, 2019 -
Blomberg, Aug 26, 2019
REPORTER: What do you think the world should be doing about climate change? TRUMP: "I feel the US has tremendous wealth… I'm not going to lose that wealth on dreams, on windmills – which, frankly, aren't working too well… I think I know more about the environment than most." pic.twitter.com/tyIhuIpB7c — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) August 26, 2019
Trump Says He’s Unwilling to Risk U.S. Energy Wealth for Windmill ‘Dreams’
Sept 14, 2020 -
White House, Sept 14, 2020
Trump on climate change: "It'll start getting cooler. You just watch I don't think science knows, actually." pic.twitter.com/JdYzdrcjgq — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) September 14, 2020
Remarks by President Trump in a Briefing on Wildfires | McClellan Park, CA
“The effects of a changing climate are a national security issue with potential impacts to Department of Defense missions, operational plans, and installations.”
– U.S. Department of Defense, January 20191Dept of Defense, Jan 2019
Report on Effects of a Changing Climate to the
Department of Defense
retrieved 2/15/19
In May, 2016, Trump International Golf Links and Hotel Enterprises Ltd petitioned Irish government authorities to build a coastal barrier to protect Donald Trump‘s golf course at Doughmore Bay, Ireland. The petition included an environmental impact statement submitted on behalf of Trump’s company by an environmental consultancy firm that cited rising sea levels and stronger storms due to global warming as partial justification for the barrier. (As of December, 2018 construction of the barrier has not begun because of legal challenges.)2Snopes, Dec 10, 2018
Did Donald Trump Acknowledge the Threat of Climate Change to His Irish Golf Course?
retrieved 1/21/19