Lawmakers condemn Trump's 'destabilizing' and 'politicizing' moves on climate assessment

Maue and Legates's involvement has prompted concerns they may seek to recruit like-minded scientists to draft the report, which typically paints a dire picture of the climate-related challenges facing the U.S. "We cannot stand by and tolerate the suppression, censorship, and manipulation of climate science," lawmakers wrote in the letter spearheaded by Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.).