Washington, D.C. — In response to President Trump announcing his budget proposal to Congress, the League of Conservation Voters issued the following statement from Legislative Director, David Shadburn:

“Donald Trump wants to ban clean energy and raise costs on people who are already feeling the impact of his chaotic policies, while gutting protections for the health and safety of communities facing harms from the climate crisis and pollution. This president is doing everything he can to satisfy his billionaire buddies, including illegally cancelling funds meant to protect our health while cutting taxes for corporate polluters. In the face of a lawless administration ignoring Congress and impounding lawfully appropriated funds, Congress should fight Trump’s planned giveaways to his Big Polluter and billionaire friends and ensure funding is faithfully executed to protect people.”

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