Trump Turns to Courts to Shield Big Oil from Climate Lawsuits

Donald Trump has denied, downplayed, or sought to reverse action on climate change through a combination of public rhetoric, the appointment of skeptics to key positions, and the dismantling of environmental regulations. As of 2026, his actions have included calling climate change a “hoax” or “scam,” withdrawing the US from global climate agreements, and systematically removing climate data from federal websites. (Natural Resources Defense Council) Now his administration is turning to the courts to defend oil and gas companies…