John Podesta replaces John Kerry as top climate diplomat in Biden administration
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
4:26 PM – Wednesday, January 31, 2024
John Kerry will be replaced as the country’s top climate ambassador by White House senior advisor John Podesta, the Biden administration announced on Wednesday.
“We need to keep meeting the gravity of this moment, and there is no one better than John Podesta to make sure we do,” said White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients in a written statement.
Podesta will serve as the president’s top counselor on international climate policy.
In that capacity, he would oversee the Biden administration’s foreign policy plan on climate change and work in tandem with other State Department officials.
Podesta will also continue to supervise the energy and climate parts of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Democrat Party’s 2022 legislation pertaining to taxes, healthcare, and the environment.
Following John Kerry’s recent declaration that he will leave his position as climate envoy to focus on the 2024 campaign, Podesta claims he is taking a more “diplomatic approach” to climate change.
“I am shifting my efforts to where I think they can be best used in an election year,” Kerry said this month.
Throughout his term, Kerry led U.S. negotiations at yearly summits and advocated for worldwide cuts in methane emissions that he says “warm the earth.”
Kerry’s work will be continued by Podesta, who is also well-known for having chaired Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign.
“Secretary Kerry has put the U.S. back in leadership on climate around the world,” Podesta told reporters. “And we’ll ensure that we keep up the momentum that has been built up through his efforts.”
Podesta came under fire after the anti-secrecy website Wikileaks dumped thousands of emails that purportedly came from the email accounts of both Podesta and Clinton. Podesta later blamed “Russian hackers.”
The FBI and DOJ had even launched a probe against Podesta after the WikiLeaks incident. However, both agencies later discontinued the investigation.
“I would say that Russian interference in this election and apparently on behalf of Mr. Trump is, I think, of the utmost concern to all Americans, whether you’re a Democrat, Independent, or Republican,” Podesta asserted.
Social media users chimed in with their own opinions regarding Podesta’s upcoming position promotion.
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Why did the Biden administration choose John Podesta as the country’s top climate ambassador?
The Biden administration has announced that John Podesta, White House senior advisor, will replace John Kerry as the country’s top climate ambassador. Podesta will serve as the president’s top counselor on international climate policy, overseeing the administration’s foreign policy plan on climate change and working with other State Department officials.
White House Chief of Staff Jeff Zients praised Podesta, stating, “We need to keep meeting the gravity of this moment, and there is no one better than John Podesta to make sure we do.” Podesta’s expertise in clean energy innovation and his previous experience as counselor to President Barack Obama make him well-suited for this role.
In addition to his new position, Podesta will continue to supervise the energy and climate aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act, a Democrat Party legislation focusing on taxes, healthcare, and the environment. This demonstrates Podesta’s commitment to addressing climate change at both the national and international levels.
Podesta’s appointment comes after John Kerry announced his departure as climate envoy to focus on the 2024 campaign. While Kerry played a crucial role in U.S. negotiations and advocating for methane emissions reductions, Podesta aims to take a more diplomatic approach to climate change.
As Podesta takes on this new role, he acknowledges Kerry’s accomplishments in bringing the U.S. back into a position of climate leadership. “Secretary Kerry has put the U.S. back in leadership on climate around the world,” Podesta stated. “And we’ll ensure that we keep up the momentum that has been built up through his efforts.”
However, Podesta’s appointment has not been without controversy. In the past, he faced scrutiny after the release of thousands of emails by Wikileaks, allegedly from his and Hillary Clinton’s email accounts. Podesta attributed this leak to Russian hackers, and although the FBI and DOJ initially launched an investigation, it was later discontinued.
Despite these controversies, many social media users have expressed their opinions on Podesta’s new position. Some have criticized the appointment, questioning the choice to put him in charge of such an important issue. Others have praised Podesta’s experience and believe he will continue Kerry’s work effectively.
As we move forward, Podesta’s appointment signals the Biden administration’s commitment to addressing climate change on a global scale. With his experience and expertise, he is well-positioned to lead international efforts in combating climate change and ensuring a sustainable future for our planet.
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