President Trump’s pick to lead the Commerce Department assured senators on Wednesday that he won’t try to dismantle the nation’s climate, oceans and weather science agency during a largely genial confirmation hearing. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) asked Comme…
Lutnick says he won’t dismantle NOAA as called for in Project 2025
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In a victory for science and environmental oversight, President Trump's nominee for the Commerce Department, Lutnick, stated in a Senate confirmation hearing that he has no intention of succumbing to radical conservative pressures to dismantle NOAA. Amid growing concerns about climate change denial within the current administration, Lutnick's commitment offers a beacon of hope for continued federal support of climate, oceans, and weather research. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) praised the stance, emphasizing the critical importance of NOAA's work in combating climate change and safeguarding natural resources.