Trump reignites climate feud with Democrats as he slams ‘horrible energy policies’ in fiery rant

President Trump claimed UN climate projections were wrong in latest climate broadside
Trump’s accused Democrats of ‘scaring’ Americans with climate activism (Getty Images)
Trump’s accused Democrats of ‘scaring’ Americans with climate activism (Getty Images)


WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump reignited political tensions around climate change after claiming the United Nations had admitted its own climate projections were “WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!” and accusing “Dumocrats” of using climate activism to “scare Americans” while pushing what he called a “GREEN NEW SCAM.”

Trump made the remarks in a Truth Social post on Sunday, May 17, where he targeted Democrats over climate policy and defended his administration’s approach to energy and environmental issues. The post came as the Trump administration faced criticism from Senate Democrats over proposed cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget.

Trump attacks climate agenda

In his post, Trump wrote, “GOOD RIDDANCE! After 15 years of Dumocrats promising that ‘Climate Change’ is going to destroy the Planet, the United Nations TOP Climate Committee just admitted that its own projections (RCP8.5) were WRONG! WRONG! WRONG!”

He also claimed, “For far too long Climate Activism has been used by Dumocrats to scare Americans, push horrible Energy Polices, and fund BILLIONS into their bogus research programs.”

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he leaves the White House for travel to Beijing, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Washington, to meet with China's President Xi Jinping. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he leaves the White House for travel to Beijing, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Washington, to meet with China's President Xi Jinping (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump framed the issue as part of a broader political battle over energy and environmental policy, arguing that Democrats were using “Climate Alarmism nonsense” to advance their agenda.

“Unlike the Dumocrats, who use Climate Alarmism nonsense to push their GREEN NEW SCAM, my Administration will always be based on TRUTH, SCIENCE, and FACT!” he added.

The president’s remarks leaned heavily into the combative tone that has defined many of his attacks on Democratic climate proposals and environmental regulations.

EPA cuts draw criticism

Trump’s post surfaced as Senate Democrats sharply criticized EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin over the administration’s proposed budget cuts for the agency.

Democrats accused the administration of abandoning the EPA’s mission to protect public health and the environment during a Senate hearing last month.

 Zeldin defended the proposal, telling senators, “This budget proposal captures significant efficiencies and a return focus on what Congress has directed us to do, demonstrating our commitment to a leaner, more efficient and accountable EPA.”

The EPA has seen staffing reduced “to its lowest level in decades” under Zeldin’s leadership.

Political divide sharpens

Trump’s latest comments further highlighted the widening divide between Republicans and Democrats over climate policy, energy production and federal environmental oversight.

IN FLIGHT - MAY 15: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One on May 15, 2026 as he returns to the United States. President Trump is returning from his trip to China, where he and President Xi addressed ways to enhance bilateral economic cooperation and investment, and agreed that Iran should not be allowed to have a nuclear weapon. According to Chinese state media, Xi emphasized the importance of the Taiwan issue, and that a mishandling could sour U.S.-China relations. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Trump speaks to the media aboard Air Force One on May 15, 2026 as he returns to the United States (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Trump’s post itself reflected the confrontational messaging that continues to drive debate around climate issues inside Washington and across social media.

By repeatedly referring to Democrats as “Dumocrats” and describing climate activism as a political scare tactic, Trump placed cultural and political conflict at the center of his argument rather than focusing on policy specifics.

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