Yesterday, 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 yesterday. As of this evening, protestors have gathered at The White House gates to peacefully demonstrate against Trump's decision.
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
Democratic National Committee 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 US in cities including New York. The Natural Resources Defense Council took to Twitter yesterday to spread the word and encourage demonstrations in other cities.
[TONIGHT] Rally against withdrawal from the #ParisAgreement.
— NRDC (@NRDC) June 1, 2017
NYC: 6 pm at Foley Sq.
DC: 5 pm at the White House
Any other cities? #resist
Individuals and organisations all over the US 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:
— Idle No More SF Bay (@IdleNoMoreSFBay) June 1, 2017
Emergency Climate Action Rally vs. Paris Pullout... https://t.co/L01kjxwco5
NYC Foley Square. Rally against Trump's exit from Paris Climate Agreement. pic.twitter.com/HjEKoGhTrN
— Dara Hunt (@DLHDara) June 1, 2017
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