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Rep. Casten Compares Trump’s EPA Cuts to Mass Murder

8/7/2025

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Rep. Sean Casten has sparked controversy by likening President Trump’s dismantling of EPA carbon dioxide regulations to mass murder, warning it could result in millions of climate-related deaths. This bold statement has drawn criticism, highlighting a troubling trend where climate activists are stepping back from their once-strong stance on urgent environmental policies.

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Rep. Sean Casten has sparked controversy by likening President Trump’s dismantling of EPA carbon dioxide regulations to mass murder, warning it could result in millions of climate-related deaths. This bold statement has drawn criticism, highlighting a troubling trend where climate activists are stepping back from their once-strong stance on urgent environmental policies.