Biden climate czar John Kerry - is a huge hypocrite

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Biden climate czar John Kerry snaps when confronted about carbon footprint
'Don't make up stupid questions,' Kerry retorted when asked about his
carbon footprint
Thomas Catenacci By Thomas Catenacci Fox News
Published January 16, 2024 4:40pm EST


John Kerry has promoted so many unpopular policies: Steve Moore
President Biden's climate czar, John Kerry, gave a fiery response after
he was confronted Tuesday by a reporter in Switzerland who asked about
his carbon footprint.

"What's the carbon footprint of these events every single year that you
come here? Do you think it's worth it — peasants paying for your
crimes?" Avi Yemini, an Australian reporter with independent outlet
Rebel News, asked Kerry who was walking on a street in Davos, Switzerland.

"That's a stupid question," Kerry responded.

"Nobody ever suggested that. Don't make up stupid questions," he said
when asked a follow-up question about why his carbon footprint didn't
matter.

Kerry — who is in Davos to attend the annual World Economic Forum (WEF)
summit, which largely focuses on environmental issues like climate
change and achieving net-zero ambitions — added that he has done a "huge
amount" to combat climate change. Security personnel escorting Kerry
between WEF events ultimately blocked Yemini from asking further questions.

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Yemini later said in a social media post that Kerry "found it difficult
to justify his carbon footprint in attending the World Economic Forum
each year in Davos."

The confrontation comes days after reports surfaced that Kerry would
step down from his role as special presidential envoy for climate (SPEC)
at the State Department. On Tuesday, he confirmed the reports but said
he would merely shift his efforts, not retire.

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Shortly after taking office in 2021, President Biden appointed Kerry to
the role, a position that hadn't previously existed and didn't require
Senate approval, and gave him a spot in the president's Cabinet and
National Security Council. The SPEC office is housed at the State
Department and has an estimated $13.9 million annual budget with
approval for 45 personnel.

John Kerry, United States Special Presidential Envoy for Climate,
attends the UNFCCC Formal Opening of COP28 at the UN Climate Change
Conference COP28 at Expo City on November 30, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates. The COP28, which is running from November 30 through December
12, brings together stakeholders, including international heads of state
and other leaders, scientists, environmentalists, indigenous peoples
representatives, activists and others to discuss and agree on the
implementation of global measures towards mitigating the effects of
climate change. (Photo by Mahmoud Khaled / COP28 via Getty Images)
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry attends the United
Nations COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates,
on Nov. 30, 2023. (Mahmoud Khaled / COP28 via Getty Images)

Since assuming the role, Kerry has traveled worldwide, attending
high-profile climate summits and diplomatic engagements in an effort to
push a global transition from fossil fuels to green energy alternatives.
In addition to attending multiple United Nations global warming summits,
he has attended multiple WEF conferences.

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But Kerry has received criticism for his carbon footprint, including his
past use of a private jet owned by his family. According to flight
tracking data obtained by Fox News Digital in July 2022, a Gulfstream
GIV-SP jet owned by Kerry's family made a total of 48 trips that lasted
more than 60 hours and emitted an estimated 715,886 pounds, or 325
metric tons, of carbon over the course of the Biden administration's
first 18 months.

US-China climate talks
U.S. climate czar John Kerry, left, is greeted by top Chinese diplomat
Wang Yi before a meeting in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on
July 18, 2023. (Florence Lo-Pool/Getty Images)

However, one month after the Fox News Digital report that highlighted
the jet's extensive carbon footprint and after lawmakers blasted Kerry
for apparent hypocrisy, the Gulfstream jet was sold to an energy-focused
hedge fund in New York City. Whitney Smith, a State Department
spokesperson, confirmed the sale in a statement last year and said Kerry
travels commercially in his current role.

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"John Kerry is an unelected bureaucrat who’s making decisions that have
major impacts on the lives of Americans, the overwhelming majority of
whom are going to be more worried about the cost of gas to drive their
cars to work, not the cost of fuel to fly a jet to King Charles’
coronation," Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., previously told Fox News Digital.

"He needs to understand that," added Mast, who chairs the Foreign
Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability.

Thomas Catenacci is a politics writer for Fox News Digital.


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radicalcentrist
21 hours ago

We don't need the government to force 'green' energy on us. The private
sector will come up with vastly better, more cost-effective solutions.
The free market really does work, and it works far better than
government mandates. Oh, but then politicians wouldn't get the credit.


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newconservoutlook311
8 hours ago

Hertz is selling off its EV inventory. It appears that nobody wants to
rent the things. And who could blame them. There's a short driving
range between charges, and the driver has to find a charger and be
willing to sit there for 45 minutes while the battery charges.

I'll keep my 8 liter ICE, tha...

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CDiBella943
8 hours ago

John Kerry sat on the board of Bank of America as their Global Advisor
Counsel earning $5 million a year before being installed by this
administration. He pushed ESG stocks into every portfolio- a back door
effort to force all of us to invest in “ green energy.” Check your own
portfolios and sell t...See more

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rich49254
1 day ago

There was an excellent example one pushing technology before it’s ready
this week in the Chicago area, Tesla charging stations with dozens of
car that would not charge, it was 10-15 below zero! What was really
funny was people in gas cars rescuing the stranded Tesla owners, or them
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nigeltufnel326
23 hours ago

Even if it was ready for prime time, the grid is not even close to being
ready. One EV rapid charger uses enough energy to supply over 100 houses
- how is this remotely feasible or logical?


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buddles
22 hours ago

The governor of Michigan has passed legislation requiring all state
vehicles are electric. Can't wait to see the postings on that-
especially in the UP.


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wmamorgan
23 hours ago

Always remember, the ruling elite have never thought the rules applied
to them. It hasn't changed in the last decade, century, or millennium.


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separatelyspeaking
20 hours ago

You are right because the human heart has always been the same and the
ruling elite's hearts become corrupt via the power and money they
control as they control you and me and everyone they can.


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CleopatraHadSlavesMakeHerPay.
20 hours ago

Why the long Face John?

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Foxfire
21 hours ago

The carbon footprint of Davos is horrendous. If you factor in all the
private jets and yachts and the vehicles to shuttle guests to their
accommodations. That’s not to mention the transportation of all the food
to feed the guests. The carbon footprint of pollution created so very
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RosaLee934
18 hours ago

US attendees can write almost of their personal expenses at these
meetings as business expenses off their taxes, Eat with a girlfriend,
discuss business for 3 minutes &’write not only the dinner & drinks
off, but also the limousine service and tips, just remember to keep the
credit card receipts....See more

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