Biden Slams Trump’s Climate Change Rhetoric, Vows Job Creation

Joe Biden released a $2 trillion plan Tuesday aimed at combating climate change and spurring economic growth in part by overhauling America's energy industry, with a proposal to achieve entirely carbon pollution-free power by 2035.

Speaking near his home in Wilmington, Delaware, Biden framed his latest policy proposal as a sharp contrast with President Donald Trump on how he'd handle job creation, the economy and the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We won't be able to turn the corner and get American people back to work safely without presidential leadership. Mr. President. 'Open everything now' isn't a strategy for success. It's barely a slogan," Biden said.

"Do your job, Mr. President, because if we can't deal with a public health crisis, we can't deal with the economic crisis," he added.

Biden's climate and economic plan released Tuesday marks his latest effort to build out a legislative agenda with measures that could animate progressives who may be skeptical of the former vice president, who waged a more centrist campaign during the Democratic primary.

Biden said Trump and the Republicans have ignored climate change and embraced backward-looking policies. He pledged to change course and boost the economy and job creation in the process.

"When Donald Trump thinks about climate change, the only word he can muster is hoax. When I think about climate change, the word I think of is jobs," he said.

Biden's plan places a heavy emphasis on updating America's infrastructure and includes investments in improving energy efficiency in buildings and housing as well as promoting production of electric vehicles and conservation efforts in the agriculture industry.

In his remarks, Biden ridiculed Trump for his frequent "infrastructure weeks," and said he knows how to actually "get it done."

"Seems like every few weeks when he needs a distraction from the latest charges of corruption in his staff or the conviction of high ranking members of administration and political apparatus, the White House announces, quote, its infrastructure week," Biden said. "But he's never delivered. He's never really even tried. Well, I know how to get it done."

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[theweezard]

Joe's just trying to make you forget about the kid sniffing

[jondavis]

You are not asleep and having a nightmare, this is really happening!

[fladay]

Pick up a few more million from Ukraine mr VP that will solve the climate hoax

[stevewildeagle]

I’m tired of Democrats saying they need immigrants to do the things ordinary Americans won’t. Like what; voting Democrat?

[kmorri]

Democrats should of run Jimmy Carter at 95 he has more energy then Biden does.

[craigenputtock]

Biden reminds me of the sloth in "The Polity of Beasts." And that's not good.

[eirhjien]

Why does the thumbnail look like a review for the walking dead? XD

[Hevander]

Is the average voter thinking of climate change right now

[UFOORBS]

Oh and why does he take so long to say what he has to say?? Is someone telling him what to say so he wouldn't gaff??

[bobmiller]

Just checking to see who’s not a fan of ole joe. Not many

[cannonify]

Does Joe even know where he is, he keeps looking off to the side like he's waiting for directions from someone.

[nealp]

I thought the world was supposed to end many different times years ago?

[bankgovperpwalks]

"If you don't like what you see, vote for the other Biden."

[Tay.]

Dang that’s a presidential candidate? He seemed tired and hot

[ronaldsmall]

"When I think of climate change, the word I think of is...(better look at the teleprompter)."

[carolynspencer]

Hey Joe, let's just worrie about climate when our city's are burning, that money is needed else where don't you think lol

[KP-necg]

Only an idiot believes in climate change.and that shoe fits Biden really well.

[survivor]

I do not support either candidate on the topic of climate change. I question how serious climate change really is and how much humans truly impact it. But I do feel like it is something we need to take seriously. At the same time I think that pouring 2 trillion dollars into the issue and putting thousands of people out of work is not a realistic solution. I feel like we need someone more moderate on this issue. Someone who will look for realistic solutions for cleaner energy.

[mvasquez]

I wish he would put us out of our misery, just hurry up and lose

[imronson]

I think your full of bs.... and you really see taxes on more ppl