A top climate adviser to President Biden skirted questions Monday over former Vice President Al Gore’s claim that political opponents on climate issues are like the law enforcement officials who failed to stop the mass shooter in Uvalde, Texas.
Deputy White House National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi twice deflected questions posed by CNN’s Kate Bolduan about whether Mr. Gore’s comments were appropriate or representative of the Biden White House’s position.
“The vice president drew some comparisons. He also pointed to the fact that we have solutions to take on the climate crisis,” Mr. Zaidi said. “We’re focused on the solution, focused on advancing the opportunity here and meeting the moment.