Hollywood was quick to respond as President Donald Trump announced that he plans to pull the U.S. out of the Paris climate accord on Thursday.
Former Vice President Al Gore called the decision “reckless and indefensible.” In a statement, Gore said, “It undermines America’s standing in the world and threatens to damage humanity’s ability to solve the climate crisis in time. But make no mistake: if President Trump won’t lead, the American people will.”
The Weather Channel updated its homepage to address the potential effects of the announcement.
Leonardo DiCaprio, who previously addressed world leaders to join the Paris Agreement, voiced his disappointment on Twitter and urged others to take action.
Today, our planet suffered. It’s more important than ever to take action. #ParisAgreement https://t.co/FSVYRDcGUH
— Leonardo DiCaprio (@LeoDiCaprio) June 1, 2017
Elon Musk, founder of Tesla and SpaceX, announced his departure from Trump’s advisory councils upon the announcement.
Am departing presidential councils. Climate change is real. Leaving Paris is not good for America or the world.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 1, 2017
Actor Kal Penn, who worked in the White House Office of Public Engagement under the Obama administration, prompted activism.
Don't just get mad at the dummies, do something about it! https://t.co/pLtrUB3TiN
— Kal Penn (@kalpenn) June 1, 2017
Obama’s former chief speechwriter Jon Favreau pointed out potential reasoning for Trump’s decision.
Coulter is at least honest for the reason Trump made this decision: to piss off the left. https://t.co/flpmMPM4b9
— Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) June 1, 2017
Director Ava DuVernay summed up her thoughts in just one word: “Shameful.”
Shameful. https://t.co/mDaUSLLyoF
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) June 1, 2017
Bette Midler took aim at the press for the decision she called “destructive.”
There has never in US history been such a destructive megalomaniac in the WH. Thank you to US press and other numbskulls who put him there.
— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) June 1, 2017
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson took a jab at Trump’s entire administration.
If I and my advisors had never learned what Science is or how & why it works, then I’d consider pulling out of the Paris Climate Accord too.
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) June 1, 2017
Filmmaker and activist Michael Moore penned a string of messages about the severity of Trump’s decision.
USA to Earth: FUCK YOU
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) June 1, 2017
Trump just committed a crime against humanity. This admitted predator has now expanded his predatory acts to the entire planet. #ParisAccord
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) June 1, 2017
America First! Earth Last! #ParisClimateAccord
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) June 1, 2017
My name is Michael Moore. I am an American. And I live in a Rogue State. #ParisAccord
— Michael Moore (@MMFlint) June 1, 2017
Jeff Immelt, CEO of General Electric, gave a nod to industry’s impact on the future.
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
Jimmy Kimmel’s wife, Molly McNearney, discredited climate change deniers.
You snickered at grandpa for believing tobacco was harmless the same way your grandkids will laugh at you for denying climate change.
— Molly McNearney (@mollymcnearney) June 1, 2017
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He loves the ocean so much he's gonna give us a lot more of it to appreciate.https://t.co/VFHX2Tx2cZ
— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) June 1, 2017
I’m guessing that Donald Trump doesn’t see the irony in making his announcement to leave the Paris Agreement while standing in a garden.
— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) June 1, 2017
Trump is our national embarrassment.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) June 1, 2017
Trump now considering pulling out of the human race entirely.
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) June 1, 2017
Trump's pulling out of #Parisclimateaccord. Sure wish his dad had pulled out.
— Kristen Schaal (@kristenschaaled) June 1, 2017
We're already feeling impacts of climate change. Exiting #ParisAgreement imperils US security and our ability to own the clean energy future
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/GaryJanetti/status/870355804464988160
Dear Mayors, be the heroes and #ActOnClimate. Don't let this catastrophic administration take our planet down with it. cc: @ericgarcetti.
— Julie Plec (@julieplec) June 1, 2017
Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the Paris climate agreement is an abdication of American leadership and an international disgrace.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) June 1, 2017
Abandoning the Paris accords will be horribly destructive to the Earth and horribly destructive for New York City.
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) June 1, 2017
Trump is having the U.S. pull out of the Paris Climate Accord. Too bad someone didn't tell his father that he shoulda pulled out, too.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) June 1, 2017
Withdrawing from the Paris accord turns a symbol of American leadership into a symbol of American isolation. Damages our economy & security
— Madeleine Albright (@madeleine) June 1, 2017
New York is committed to meeting the standards set forth in the Paris Accord regardless of Washington’s irresponsible actions. #ActOnClimate
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) June 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/mcuban/status/870367416450240513
Leaving the Paris Agreement is indefensible. It's bad for our kids & grandkids, for economic development & for our position in the world.
— Kamala Harris (@SenKamalaHarris) June 1, 2017