During a recent rally, former President Donald Trump took the stage to criticize concerns over climate change and global warming, making light of the potential rise in sea levels. In his speech, Trump argued that the real threat people should focus on is nuclear power, not the slow rise of ocean levels.
“When I hear these people talking about global warming, that’s the global warming you have to worry about,” Trump said, referring to the dangers of nuclear power. He downplayed the long-term risks of climate change, specifically rising sea levels, with a sarcastic remark. “Not that the ocean is going to rise in 400 years an eighth of an inch and you’ll have more seafront property, right?” Trump quipped, drawing laughter from the crowd.
The former president went on to suggest that the slight rise in sea levels could be beneficial. “I said, is that good or bad? I said, isn’t that a good thing if I have a little property on the ocean? I have a little bit more property, I have a little bit more ocean.”
Trump’s comments, typical of his skepticism about climate change, continue to contrast sharply with the majority of scientific consensus, which warns of the severe impact global warming could have on the planet, including rising sea levels that threaten coastal communities. Instead, Trump has repeatedly emphasized economic concerns over environmental policies during and after his presidency.
The rally was part of Trump’s continued efforts to engage his base with familiar talking points that often include criticism of climate change policies, which he sees as restrictive and unnecessary.
