Rallies Against Paris Agreement Withdrawal

Skip navigation!

This afternoon, Donald Trump made the official announcement that he will withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. "In order to fulfill my solemn duty to protect America and its citizens, the United States will withdraw from the Paris climate accord," he stated. Trump claimed that he'd be open to re-entering the deal if he could "renegotiate" the terms of the agreement, prompting France, Italy, and Germany to immediately respond that it cannot be renegotiated.

Withdrawing from the Paris Agreement was one of Trump's campaign promises and, in this particular case, it seemed highly unlikely that he'd change his mind. Rallies against the Paris Agreement withdrawal are happening everywhere — and planning was in full swing prior to the official announcement this afternoon. As of this evening, protestors have gathered at The White House gates to peacefully demonstrate against Trump's decision.

AdvertisementADVERTISEMENT

One protestor arrived at the White House clad in a full-body polar bear costume despite the 82 degree temperature in D.C.

Shoutout to the guy in the full body polar bear suit at the White House climate protest. It's 82 degrees. pic.twitter.com/Onrq56BkJf
— David Wright (@DavidWright_CNN) June 1, 2017

DNC Chairman Tom Perez posed with the bear.

.@TomPerez poses with a polar bear at the climate change protest in front of the white house pic.twitter.com/qKz9LpiQed
— Bill Clark (@billclarkphotos) June 1, 2017

Although the largest protest took place in D.C., "sister rallies" are being held across the nation in cities including New York. The Natural Resources Defense Council took to Twitter this afternoon to spread the word and encourage demonstrations in other cities.

[TONIGHT] Rally against withdrawal from the #ParisAgreement.

NYC: 6 pm at Foley Sq.
DC: 5 pm at the White House
Any other cities? #resist
— NRDC (@NRDC) June 1, 2017

Individuals and organizations all over the country have posted information regarding rallies in their cities.

2day rally #SanDiego Fed Bdg downtown 5:30p RSVP against Paris withdrawal 880 Front Street https://t.co/4yJWkdPHZw
— SanDiego350 (@SanDiego350) June 1, 2017

Dozens rally in protest of decision to leave Paris climate accord in Syracuse https://t.co/RqlOKI3Gbd
— CNYCentral (@CNYcentral) June 2, 2017

Fri/Jun 2nd, Noon to 1pm, SF Fed Bldg:
Emergency Climate Action Rally vs. Paris Pullout... https://t.co/L01kjxwco5
— Idle No More SF Bay (@IdleNoMoreSFBay) June 1, 2017

NYC Foley Square. Rally against Trump's exit from Paris Climate Agreement. pic.twitter.com/HjEKoGhTrN
— Dara Hunt (@DLHDara) June 1, 2017

More from US News

Biden Is Expanding the Border Wall. But South Texans Are Fighting...

Despite President Joe Biden campaigning against former President Donald Trump’s contentious border wall during the 2020 presidential election, he has use

by Nicole Froio

The Affirmative Action Supreme Court Cases Remind Me of a Thorny ...

The ongoing attacks on affirmative action are triggering memories of a college hookup: In my recollection, I can see us stumbling through our campus quad.

by Tasha Sandoval

Latine Land Protector Tortuguita Was Shot by Police at Least 57 T...

There is a battle being fought in the city of Atlanta. Here, local politicians, law enforcement, and the powerful Atlanta Police Foundation (APF), the unio

by Julieta Martinelli

Cops Should’ve Kept Susana Morales Safe. Instead, One Was C...

One of the primary reasons families from around Latin America risk such a perilous passage to the global north is because they believe it is safer than sta

by Marjua Estevez

Abortion Access For All

In A Post-Roe World, Here’s What First-Time Voters...

Today is the first federal general Election Day since the Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that protected a person’

Why Kamala Harris Feels ‘Optimistic’ About The Future...

It wasn’t hard to see the symbolism in the torrential rains that preceded Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to Indianapolis, IN, on July 25. One mon

by Molly Longman

What Abortion Rights Will Look Like in Your State

In a 6-3 opinion, the United States Supreme Court has overturned federal protection for abortion. While the upcoming ruling was expected, it’s only the b

by Neda Toloui-Semnani

After the Uvalde Shooting, We Need Gun Control — Not More Border ...

Less than two weeks after the mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, which targeted Black patrons, another senseless massacre in Texas claime

by Marjua Estevez

How To Help Those Affected By The Texas School Shooting

Unimaginable. The word has been used a lot in the past 24 hours to describe the horrific news that a gunman killed at least 19 children and two teachers at

by Molly Longman

As We Mourn The Death Of Lauren Smith-Fields, Where Is The Justic...

UPDATE: After much public outcry for answers regarding the death of Lauren Smith-Fields, a Bridgeport, Connecticut medical examiner ruled her death as “a

by Stephanie Long

How Republicans & Democrats Weaponize Latinx Trauma to Get Votes

Daniela Ferrera had stopped at a red light on October 11, 2020, in the Miami neighborhood of Westchester, where a pro-Joe Biden caravan was making its way

by Raquel Reichard

The FDA Has Officially Approved Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine. Wil...

Update: On Monday, August 23, the FDA approved the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, making it the first officially licensed vaccine against the coronaviru

by Danielle Campoamor

R29 Original Series

AdvertisementADVERTISEMENT