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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Will withdrawing from Paris agreement solidify Trump's support?

    Globally and around the U.S., there are strong opinions whether or not the Paris Climate Accord is a good idea. The American exit is either a horrifying abdication of American leadership, as John Kerry said, or it’s a forceful and long overdue statement about U.S. sovereignty. How are Trump supporters responding?

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 2, 2017 • 1 min read

    Globally and around the U.S., there are strong opinions whether or not the Paris Climate Accord is a good idea. The American exit is either a horrifying abdication of American leadership, as John Kerry said, or it’s a forceful and long overdue statement about U.S. sovereignty. How are Trump supporters responding? For some in Southern California, climate change is not their priority.

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    How do Trump supporters feel about the Paris Accord?
    1. 0:00Will withdrawing from Paris agreement solidify Trump's support?You’re reading this
    2. 14:39Will California end Daylight Saving Time?
    3. 23:43Constitutionality of travel ban goes to Supreme Court
    4. 31:33With women at the helm, 'Wonder Woman' wows
    5. 44:56In defense of Mr. Met's middle finger
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