Trump will not send top officials to Cop30

Donald Trump will not send top officials to the Cop30 climate talks in Brazil, prioritizing fossil fuels instead. He has previously labeled climate change a “hoax” and withdrew the U.S. from the Paris climate agreement.

No high-level delegations from the U.S. will attend the summit, as confirmed by a White House official. Trump continues to engage directly with global leaders on energy issues, securing major deals with South Korea and the EU.

Fewer than 60 leaders, including representatives from France, Germany, and China, are expected at the event. Analysts predict Trump's absence will embolden fossil fuel nations like Saudi Arabia.