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Colbert, Celebs Make Clean Cars A Mainstream Issue

MEDIA ALERT

Late Night Shows, Celebrities Shine Light on Clean Cars Waiver Attack

New York - This morning the Trump administration launched an attack on states' rights to set their own emission standards for cars. President Trump kicked off a celebrity response with his tweet (https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1174342163141812224) about the revocation that essential nullifies a portion of the Clean Air Act. See The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (https://www.cbs.com/shows/the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert/) commentary, celebrity tweets as well as a Rolling Stone article below that have this mainstream issue for Americans.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

· Colbert's opening monologue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmwcB-JsxT8
· "Hotwheels Trump Edition" skit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEJD3ePlYbw&feature=youtu.be

Celebrity Tweets

· Seth McFarlane: https://twitter.com/SethMacFarlane/status/1174491817406083073
· Bette Midler: https://twitter.com/BetteMidler/status/1174345569717903360
· Don Cheedle: https://twitter.com/DonCheadle/status/1174466782033088512
· Steve Kerr, coach of the Golden State Warriors: https://twitter.com/SteveKerr/status/1174367709686976512

Rolling Stone: "Trump Moves to Stop California From Fixing What He’s Breaking"

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/california-climate-change-auto-emission-standards-886535/

"So much for states’ rights.

On Wednesday, President Trump announced his administration’s intention to strip California (https://www.rollingstone.com/t/california/)  of its ability to set its own automobile emissions standards, revoking an Obama-era Clean Air Act waiver that allowed the state impose stricter regulations than those mandated federally. The move is the latest in a string of attacks from the White House against the environment, the state of California, and the policies of Trump’s predecessor, and it is expected to result in a legal battle between the state and the federal government that could ultimately reach the Supreme Court..."

To speak to a consumer or environmental expert on the standards or the waiver revocation, please contact Christina Heartquist, 408-661-2666.

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