Saturday, April 29, 2017

Donald Trump’s 100 days in office marked by climate change protests

As Donald Trump marks his 100th day in the White House, thousands of people turn out in cities across the country to protest against his climate change policies.

Mr Trump said earlier he had brought “profound change”, adding “the first 100 days of my administration has been just about the most successful in our country’s history”.

“It’s a false standard, 100 days, but I have to tell you, I don’t think anybody has done what we’ve been able to do in 100 days, so we’re very happy,” he said.

About 15,000 people gathered for the afternoon march from the lawn of the US Capitol to the White House, according to an estimate by a Reuters reporter, coinciding with the end of the traditional “honeymoon” period for a new president.

Carrying signs emblazoned with slogans such as “Imagine a world free of climate change”, and “Planet over profits”, demonstrators on Saturday (local time) said they were angered by the prospect of Mr Trump carrying through on his vow to roll back protections put in place by his predecessors.

MORE: Donald Trump’s 100 days in office marked by climate change protests – Donald Trump’s America – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)


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