The WH sent out a memo w/ “widespread praise” for this decision. It only quotes Republicans, inc. cabinet members. pic.twitter.com/EHXtYmAc74
— Dave Weigel (@daveweigel) June 1, 2017
Trump pretends he will "renegotiate" Paris – which is a voluntary non-binding pact. Renegotiate with whom? He can't do anything – only undo.
— Philip Gourevitch (@PGourevitch) June 1, 2017
The words don't appear to mean anything; they are a performance of what he thinks important people say when conducting serious business. https://t.co/pKC4uxt22Z
— Nathan Heller (@nathanheller) June 1, 2017
The reason Trump is having this silly ceremony to make his announcement is because the only thing he is capable of doing is performance.
— Jamelle Bouie (@jbouie) June 1, 2017
This, by @DanielLarison. pic.twitter.com/Xkd28hYVNY
— Daniel W. Drezner (@dandrezner) June 1, 2017
When Trump says he wants a “better climate deal,” I imagine he’s thinking of a younger, hotter planet. And he’ll get one out of two.
— Ana Marie Cox (@anamariecox) June 1, 2017
If Trump wanted to celebrate this he should have made the announcement in Beijing. They're happy to step in to leadership roles we abdicate
— Dana Houle (@DanaHoule) June 1, 2017
The environmental effects of bailing on the Paris Accord are minimal — for now. In other words, this was for show. https://t.co/iGvDGGQhKi pic.twitter.com/zFWPfnyG7i
— shauna (@goldengateblond) June 1, 2017