Trump offered to scrap climate laws for $1bn from oil bosses

The Guardian US May 9, 2024, 05:00 PM UTC

Summary: Former President Donald Trump offered top US oil executives a deal: $1 billion for his re-election campaign in exchange for overturning environmental regulations. At a dinner, he promised increased oil drilling, removal of hurdles in Alaska, and reversing pollution rules. Environmental groups criticized the transactional nature of the offer. Trump's strong polling despite legal issues and oil companies preparing for his potential return to office were also highlighted.

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