Jane Fonda calls Harris-Walz 'only hope' to oust 'orange man' during climate activist meeting

Jane Fonda urged voters to 'vote with climate in their hearts,' warning that voting for a third-party candidate would effectively support Donald Trump
PUBLISHED AUG 17, 2024
'Climate Voters for Harris' hosted a campaign call on Friday featuring Jane Fonda and other climate change activists (Getty Images)
'Climate Voters for Harris' hosted a campaign call on Friday featuring Jane Fonda and other climate change activists (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: On Friday, August 16, actress Jane Fonda and other climate change activists came together to support the Harris-Walz campaign as "a proud climate ticket," according to Fox News.

‘Climate Voters for Harris’ launched a virtual call, marking two years since the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, to talk about "the historic accomplishments of the IRA. We'll hear messaging guidance and the best ways for Climate Voters to get involved in the campaign."



 

The call was hosted by behavioral scientist Sweta Chakraborty, who mentioned the "palpable" excitement surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris being the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee.

The call also featured celebrity appearances from Fonda and TV personality Bill Nye.

What did Jane Fonda say in ‘Climate Voters for Harris’ virtual call?

Jane Fonda urged people to "vote with climate in their hearts," stating that the Harris-Walz ticket is "our only hope."

"Sitting it out, voting for a third-party candidate, this is voting for the orange man," she told listeners on the virtual call.


 
 
 
 
 
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Other speakers included former Secretary of State John Kerry; Sen Ed Markey, (D-Mass.); and Washington State Gov James Inslee.

Inslee commented, "Kamala Harris really gets this" issue, recounting an experience at the White House where the vice president expressed "how excited she was" about climate matters.

Jake Schwartz, acting director of Climate Voters for the campaign, said, "Harris-Walz is a proud climate ticket."


 
 
 
 
 
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Some speakers criticized the Trump-Vance ticket, alleging that they "cater to polluters" and wish to "roll back America's freedoms."

Kamala Harris has long been a champion for addressing climate change, once stating in a recently surfaced video that young people are not purchasing homes or starting families because of "climate anxiety."

Internet abuzz as Jane Fonda endorses Harris-Walz ticket in campaign call

One X user remarked, "How Harris-Walz articulate energy mastery and securing rare earth minerals, processing [mid-stream], & etc. etc. etc … as a means to deliver climate security is what will matter most… IT MATTERS …"



 

Another user said, "Harris will win easily."



 

Another user wrote, "Trump is done."



 

One X user commented, "She's right! Go Jane."



 

Another user noted, "Jane Fonda uses her platform and fame to make a difference in the world. She is amazing and cares about healing the planet."



 

Finally, this user tweeted, "Jane Fonda's correct. Trump is #GUILTY 34 FELONIES #GUILTY FRAUD #LIABLE R**E TWICE IMPEACHED ONE TERM #LOSER, a CONMAN,GRIFTER, COWARD, LIAR who has no interest in CLIMATE CHANGE/GLOBAL WARMING no surprise caus most REPUBS dnt believe in it either they say SCREW THE ENVIRONMENT!"



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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