Thousands of protestors gather in Denver Civic Center Park at the People's Climate March on Denver on April 29, 2017. Photo by Marc Piscotty / Getty Images
President Trump officially announced the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Accord on Thursday. Despite assurances made during his speech that the United States was the "cleanest country" and that the Paris Accord was pushed for by foreign lobbyists, many seem to disagree that withdrawing will be what's best for Americans.
Below are some of the statements from former presidents and vice presidents of the United States, mayors of major U.S. cities, leaders of other countries, and sentiments from private citizens about the current administration's decision to withdrawal from the Paris Accord.
As the Mayor of Pittsburgh, I can assure you that we will follow the guidelines of the Paris Agreement for our people, our economy & future. https://t.co/3znXGTcd8C
— bill peduto (@billpeduto) June 1, 2017
We are deeply disappointed that the United States federal government has decided to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 1, 2017
R.I.P. things near the ocean.
— George Wallace (@MrGeorgeWallace) June 1, 2017
John Kerry: "While Donald Trump may turn his back on facts and science, America will not." pic.twitter.com/8rVfSRfxf9
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 1, 2017
Statement by @MMViverito on the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. pic.twitter.com/SQXFgI55jJ
— Shirley Limongi (@Slimongi) June 1, 2017
Tell the ice relax until we negotiate a better deal for the American people. https://t.co/CECljGGQJ0
— Ra'sclat Al Ghul (@Felonious_munk) June 1, 2017
Today's decision is a setback for the environment and for the U.S.'s leadership position in the world. #ParisAgreement
— Lloyd Blankfein (@lloydblankfein) June 1, 2017
Pulling out from Paris Climate Accord is disastrous to planet Earth.
— Sen. Cory Booker (@SenBookerOffice) June 1, 2017
It's now up to us to engage, where @realDonaldTrump has withdrawn.
Trump's decision could undermine the pace of climate progress, but the switch to clean energy is happening already https://t.co/DX7QRrrRmu
— National Geographic (@NatGeo) June 1, 2017
With or without the USA: The #ParisAgreement is not dead! The worldwide trend of #climateaction will not be stopped by single states. pic.twitter.com/8c1wOQwUiD
— BMUB (@bmub) June 1, 2017
Statement by France,Germany + Italy: Paris Agreement cannot be renegotiated, it is a vitalinstrument for our planet, https://t.co/RXCvXWi0GF
— Steffen Seibert (@RegSprecher) June 1, 2017
.@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
#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
On behalf of New York City, I will commit to honor the goals of the Paris agreement with an Executive Order in the coming days.
— Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) June 1, 2017
Official statement from @NYCMayor on the Paris agreement: pic.twitter.com/sHhlZrzqJ4
— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) June 1, 2017
DC will continue to work w/ cities & countries around the globe to meet the goals of the #Paris Agreement https://t.co/vDvwQed3xP #DCValues
— MurielBowser (@MurielBowser) June 1, 2017
Disappointed with today’s decision on the Paris Agreement. Climate change is real. Industry must now lead and not depend on government.
— Jeff Immelt (@JeffImmelt) June 1, 2017
.@realDonaldTrump please don't change the (political) climate for the worse.
— Donald Tusk (@eucopresident) June 1, 2017
! Macron ends his speech in English: “Make our planet great again. Thank you.” https://t.co/CWId0QUu7G
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) June 1, 2017
My statement on Today’s Decision by the Trump Administration to Withdraw from the Paris Agreement: https://t.co/eDEFv5b1nS pic.twitter.com/SzHJU3D0Mr
— Al Gore (@algore) June 1, 2017
Schumer: "President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement is a devastating failure of historic proportions." pic.twitter.com/v6j9N9sQne
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) June 1, 2017
Statement from Barack Obama on the Paris Climate Agreement pic.twitter.com/SQc6kQV0Ah
— Bradd Jaffy (@BraddJaffy) June 1, 2017
Tomorrow's @NYDailyNews cover. pic.twitter.com/i5j3ygwEDQ
— Liz Cho (@LizCho7) June 1, 2017