Ryan Zinke — Jun 8, 2023

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June 8, 2023 (X / video at Washington Monument): Rep. Ryan Zinke said he had "zero empathy for D.C. politicians complaining about the smoke" and that Eastern lawmakers who "won't allow us to responsibly manage forests" should "have to deal with the consequences just like we do in the West." He called the haze "a reminder that our forests need to be managed" and said "whether you're a climate change activist or denier, it doesn't relieve you of the responsibility to manage our forests." (Fox News.)

Codes

• Deflects Blame yes — Blames forest-management politics rather than engaging smoke/climate policy.
• Disaster Mention yes — Canadian wildfire smoke over D.C.
• Climate Connection no