Staff Reports
A recent hearing by the Senate’s budget committee turned into a fiery exchange between U.S. Senator John Kennedy and a liberal climate professor, Geoffrey Supran. Kennedy, a vocal critic of knee-jerk climate alarmism, took issue with Supran’s online attacks against him. The hearing, led by Democrat Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, invited speakers to talk about Big Oil and climate change accountability.
Kennedy didn’t hold back, accusing Supran of retweeting posts that were critical of him. This led to a back-and-forth argument, with Kennedy questioning Supran’s support for radical climate groups. Kennedy highlighted a post where Climate Defiance, a group Supran retweeted, used harsh language against political figures. Kennedy expressed concerns about such extreme tactics being endorsed by Supran.
Sen. John Kennedy grills climate prof Dr. Geoffrey Supran, claiming he retweeted climate activists criticizing senators.
Supran: "I did not say that I don't support this. I simply did not tweet it."
Kennedy: "You retweeted it, didn't you? … Are you gonna call me a sick fuck?" pic.twitter.com/DTH2pE857H
— The Recount (@therecount) May 1, 2024
As a conservative writer, it’s important to note the dangers of radical environmental groups like Climate Defiance. Their disruptive and aggressive tactics, as seen in the past, can escalate into violence and intimidation. Kennedy’s confrontation with Supran sheds light on the need to hold accountable those who endorse such extremist behaviors.
In today’s political climate, it’s crucial to stand up against character attacks and extremist ideologies. Kennedy’s bold stance against Supran’s online behavior is a reminder that public discourse should be grounded in facts and respect, not personal attacks and radical agendas. Conservatives must continue to push back against such tactics and advocate for civil discourse in all discussions, including climate change.
