Jane Fonda slams Trump's 'bargain with the devil' at UN
The Hollywood icon, a seven-time Oscar-nominated actress, is now a planetary advocate. During her speech at the United Nations headquarters, she criticized the climate policy of the current U.S. president.
The star of productions such as "Barbarella," "Monster-in-Law," and "Grace and Frankie" is now primarily an activist, highlighting critical Earth-related issues. Since 2019, she has regularly participated in protests in Washington, speaking about the dangers of fossil fuels and defending clean water and air. Recently, she was invited to the UN headquarters, where she spoke about the Global Ocean Treaty. The Greenpeace website emphasizes that 30% of international waters need to be designated as protected areas by the year 2030. To make this legally binding, a minimum of 60 countries must formally approve the treaty by June 2025. This step is essential to safeguard marine ecosystems and promote their recovery.
Fonda was a guest at a press conference organized jointly with Greenpeace leaders. Her speech was part of a broader critique of the Trump administration's climate policy and the lack of U.S. involvement in negotiations on the Global Ocean Treaty.
"Well it's very clear to everybody that chooses to see and have their eyes open that President Trump has made a bargain with the devil. The devil being the fossil fuel industry. He said, if you give me a billion dollars, I'll remove all regulations,'" the Hollywood icon told the assembled crowd.
"These are the regulations that allow American people and people all over the world to breathe clean air, safe water. And he is willing to sacrifice all that. So we know whose side he’s on. He is on the side of death. He is killing us. And the nature that we depend on for our lives. And I believe it's been proven right now that the majority of people, including people who voted for him, are recogising what's happening and what really stands for true intentions are. And they will stand up and demand change, and protect our Earth and each other.
Fonda appealed: "Critical thing is that we stay together, that we stay united, that we not allow him to separate us, isolate us, and bring us into despair."
