Trump Hits The Retweet Button Hard To Justify Paris Climate Deal Exit
President Donald Trump is facing mounting criticism from world leaders and citizens alike for his decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement.
So he’s turned to his favorite social media platform in an apparent effort to find support and justify a decision that analysts say has brought America’s era of global leadership to an end.
Trump took some time out on Friday morning to share complimentary comments that he had seen on Twitter:
Wall Street hits record highs after Trump pulls out of Climate pact https://t.co/PDmwj13Lus
— FOX & friends (@foxandfriends) June 2, 2017
Our President is choosing to put American jobs, American consumers, American energy, and American industry first. https://t.co/y2OpdTMDu7
— Vice President Pence (@VP) June 1, 2017
President Trump did the right thing by withdrawing us from Paris treaty - it would hurt American companies and American workers
— Rep. Jim Jordan (@Jim_Jordan) June 1, 2017
.@POTUS made the right call in leaving a deal that would have put an unnecessary burden on the United States. https://t.co/quc6hxAK2y
— Kevin McCarthy (@GOPLeader) June 1, 2017
Promise kept. @POTUS exits flawed #ParisAccord to seek better deal for U.S. workers & economy. This WH will always put #AmericaFirst.
— Reince Priebus (@Reince45) June 1, 2017
I support President Trump’s desire to re-enter the Paris Accord after the agreement becomes a better deal for America and business.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) June 1, 2017
Coming up at 720a ET on @foxandfriends! See you there! 🇺🇸 #maga
— Tammy Bruce (@HeyTammyBruce) June 2, 2017
#MakeAmericaGreatAgain!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 https://t.co/MStWl628xe
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) June 2, 2017
In a matter of minutes, Trump retweeted seven flattering posts from political allies, Fox & Friends and his son Eric Trump. He even managed to squeeze in an extra plug for his upcoming appearance on the Fox network.
The congratulatory tone of the tweets are in stark contrast, however, to comments from fellow leaders, celebrities and citizens.
Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has said he is “deeply disappointed” at the news, while France’s new president Emmanuel Macron appealed to U.S. citizens to help “make the planet great again.”
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