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Trump pours water, calls climate change a scam in Texas

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 6:39 PM UTC · How we work

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Trump Mocks Climate

U.S. President Donald Trump poured water onto the floor while calling climate change a scam at Denton, Texas truckers' rally.
Trump referenced Rep. Alexandria Ocasio while mocking climate change during the Denton speech.
Trump visited a Denton manufacturing plant to discuss trade, tariff policies, and boosting domestic production.
He claimed the world has the biggest ice cube ever and poured a glass of water onto the floor.

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Paxton Flags Trump

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in released audio that U.S. President Donald Trump is pulling down GOP numbers.
The audio reveals GOP concerns that climate-skeptic rhetoric could hurt their electoral prospects.
Republicans confront a tricky midterm environment because Trump’s climate denial may alienate voters.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio warned on X in 2019 world could end in twelve years, citing a 2018 UN climate report.

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Trump Mocks Climate

U.S. President Donald Trump poured water onto the floor while calling climate change a scam at Denton, Texas truckers' rally.
Trump referenced Rep. Alexandria Ocasio while mocking climate change during the Denton speech.
Trump visited a Denton manufacturing plant to discuss trade, tariff policies, and boosting domestic production.
He claimed the world has the biggest ice cube ever and poured a glass of water onto the floor.

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