Trump was trying to build suspense and media attention by holding an Apprentice-style reveal of his decision on whether or not the US would stay in the Paris climate agreement, has been wrecked by numerous leaks that he is pulling the US out of the deal.
Numerous journalists are reporting:
WH talking points obtained by us: "The Paris Accord is a BAD deal for Americans… President’s action today is keeping his campaign promise"
— Jim Acosta (@Acosta) June 1, 2017
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BREAKING: The US is withdrawing from the Paris climate accord, the White House confirms https://t.co/vuCjnnUOWy
— Lachlan Markay (@lachlan) June 1, 2017
White House says Trump is pulling out of Paris agreement bc it was "negotiated poorly by Obama admin" and "signed out of desperation"
— Kaitlan Collins (@kaitlancollins) June 1, 2017
The White House was clinging to this announcement in the desperate hope that they could change the subject away from Russia, but instead, their publicity stunt was wrecked by people within the administration who could not keep quiet.
Trump is so incompetent that he can’t even execute a distraction correctly. The current White House has a big corruption problem, but nearly the same amount of ineptitude that follows their every statement and move.
Jason is the managing editor. He is also a White House Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.
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