During his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, President Donald Trump labeled climate change as "the greatest con job" in the world. This statement reflects his ongoing skepticism toward global environmental initiatives and multilateral organizations.

Trump criticized predictions about climate change, claiming they were made by "stupid people" and warned that countries could face economic failure if they continue to engage in what he described as a "green scam." He dedicated a significant portion of his nearly hour-long speech to this topic, expressing his disapproval of the European Union's efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

He argued that these efforts have negatively impacted the EU's economy and cautioned nations that have heavily invested in renewable energy that they too would suffer economic consequences.

"It's the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world, in my opinion," Trump stated. He further asserted that many predictions made by the United Nations and other organizations were incorrect and often motivated by ulterior motives.

In contrast, scientists and environmental groups emphasize that climate change is a real and pressing issue, primarily driven by human activity. They cite evidence such as rising global temperatures, increasingly severe storms, and melting ice caps as indicators of the worsening situation.

Organizations like the UN have warned that delaying action on climate change could lead to significant harm to both the planet and its inhabitants.