The thing is that even considering climate change a 'hoax' let alone saying that in front of media clearly sends a message. Trump’s staff was reportedly divided on the matter, with Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson suggesting he stay, while EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, chief strategist Steve Bannon, and White House counsel Don McGahn pushed for an exit. And the fact that Scott Pruitt is involved with fossil fuel giants begs the question whose agenda are they trying to fulfill.