Al gore criticizes bill gates’ climate stance shift, suggests trump intimidation factor

Former Vice President Al Gore has sharply criticized billionaire Bill Gates for stepping back from his previous strong stance on climate action, suggesting that fear of retaliation from President Donald Trump may have influenced the Microsoft founder’s change in position. In an exclusive interview at the COP30 climate summit, Gore called Gates’ new approach “silly” and expressed disappointment in the tech mogul’s retreat from climate advocacy.

Gore didn’t hold back in his assessment of the current administration’s environmental policies, describing Trump as “the most corrupt president in American history” and warning that his anti-climate positions are “badly damaging the US economy.” The Nobel Prize winner argued that Trump’s promotion of fossil fuels over renewable energy represents a significant step backward for both environmental protection and economic competitiveness.

Despite these setbacks, Gore revealed a sense of optimism about the much-criticized COP30 climate summit, suggesting that international momentum for climate action continues to build even as the United States pulls back from leadership on the issue. His comments highlight the growing tension between corporate leaders, political pressure, and the urgent need for climate action.

The interview underscores broader concerns about how political intimidation might be influencing private sector climate commitments, particularly among high-profile business leaders who have previously championed environmental causes. Gore’s remarks reflect frustration among climate advocates who see the current political climate as undermining years of progress in building consensus around the need for immediate action on global warming.