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Reactions to Trump taking US out of Paris Agreement: 'Ignorant,' 'History will condemn us' and more

By Mark Sumner
Thursday Jun 01, 2017 · 2:50 PM CST

Despite the nearly universal acceptance of the agreement, the voluntary nature of the limits, and the nearly infinite flexibility the US had to work within the rules, Donald Trump took the route of maximum damage, starting the process to withdraw the US from the Paris agreement on climate change. Trump’s action, as nearly incomprehensible as it may be, was nothing less than anticipated, so many reactions are already pouring in.

Barack Obama:

Pres. Obama: "The nations that remain in the Paris Agreement will be the nations that reap the benefits in jobs and industries created." pic.twitter.com/84FddGpqVQ

— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 1, 2017

“It was steady, principled American leadership on the world stage that made this agreement possible. It was bold American ambition that encouraged dozens of other nations to set their sights higher as well. …

The nations that remain in the Paris Agreement will be the nations that reap the benefits in jobs and industries created. I believe the United States should be at the front of the pack. But even in the absence of American leadership; even as this administration joins a small handful of nations that reject the future; I’m confident that our states, cities, and businesses will step up and do even more to lead the way, and help protect for future generations the one planet that we’ve got.”

Sierra Club Executive Director Michael Brune:

“Generations from now, Americans will look back at Donald Trump’s decision to leave the Paris Agreement as one of the most ignorant and dangerous actions ever taken by any President.”

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse:

“… ignoring reality and leaving the Paris Agreement could go down as one of the worst foreign policy blunders in our nation’s history, isolating the US further after Trump’s shockingly bad European trip.”

Meanwhile, on the other side of the planet …

A massive crack in an Antarctic ice shelf grew by 11 miles in the past six days as one of the world's biggest icebergs ever is poised to break off.

Senator Bernie Sanders:

“… an abdication of American leadership and an international disgrace.”

National ACLU:

Pulling out of the Paris Agreement would be a massive step back for racial justice, and an assault on communities of color across the U.S.

John Dingell:

Well, here goes nothing. Wake me up when Mar-a-Lago falls into the ocean.

Jon Ossoff:

“History will condemn us’ for withdrawing from Paris Agreement”

Jason Kander:

“My generation has to live on this planet for decades to come and we're going to remember which party made it so damn hard for us to save it.”

Thursday, Jun 1, 2017 · 2:57:14 PM CST · Mark Sumner

Countries committed to the Paris Climate Accord shaded in blue, via @mashable pic.twitter.com/1RGVGjUUyu
— Michael Del Moro (@MikeDelMoro) June 1, 2017

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