John Oliver: Trump’s Description of the Paris Climate Agreement Is ‘Flamboyantly Deceptive’ (Video)
The "Last Week Tonight" host outlines the many misleading things the president has said about the climate change pact and lists the dire consequences of Donald Trump's latest decision.In the latest episode of “Last Week Tonight,” host John Oliver outlines the many misleading things the president has said about the international climate change pact and lists the consequences of Donald Trump’s decision to pull the U.S. out of the deal.
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