Handy Reference Guide To Liars & Hacks: The Individuals & Institutions Behind Shitstain's Climate "Policy"

Since winning the U.S. election, president-elect Donald Trump has been filling his cabinet with conservative ideologues that could set back progress on fighting climate change and shifting to cleaner forms of energy for years – if not decades. Many of Trump’s picks aren’t necessarily household names, but they’re backed by major players in the world of climate obstruction. They include fracking billionaires and powerful conservative organizations that for decades have sought to block climate solutions and confuse the American public about climate science. These anti-climate networks and fossil fuel executives are loudly expressing their support for Trump’s cabinet selections – and in some cases actively lobbied for them. Here are the top six power players behind the scenes you should be paying attention to.

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America First Policy Institute (AFPI)

Trump’s cabinet picks so far have more direct links to AFPI than any other organization. And that’s no surprise. Founded in 2021 by members of the former president’s cabinet, AFPI has been viewed as a hotspot for long-time allies vying for their place in a second Trump term – what some have called a “White House in waiting.”

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At least 11 Trump cabinet nominees have ties to AFPI, including some of his top posts. Former Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin (Environmental Protection Agency) is currently a chair at AFPI and a board member at its lobbying arm, America First Works, which publicly congratulated him on the nomination. Former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi (Attorney General of the U.S.) is chair at AFPI’s Center for Litigation. Linda McMahon (Department of Education) is the chair of AFPI’s board. Brooke Rollins (Department of Agriculture) is currently AFPI’s President and CEO.

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And so forth . . .

https://www.desmog.com/2024/12/16/6-fracking-billionaires-and-climate-denial-groups-behind-trumps-cabinet/