Trump announced his decision during a speech in The White Rose Garden.
"As of today, the United States will cease all implementation of the non-binding Paris accord and the draconian financial and economic burdens the agreement imposes on our country," Trump said, adding "I cannot in good conscience support a deal that punishes the United States."
Musk had promised he'd be leaving the president's advisors if Trump were to withdraw from the Paris climate deal.
And that he did.
This is fantastic, this man keeps his promises.
Good to know:
- Musk served on Trump’s economic advisory board, as well as his manufacturing jobs initiative council.
- During Obamas administration the US had pledged to cut emissions within a decade by at least 26% compared to 2005 levels
- As a matter of principle Disney CEO Bob Iger is also resigning his position in the council
