Herschel Walker

The Georgia Republican 'has a problem' with allocating funds for planting trees in urban areas to combat air pollution, cool summer temperatures and benefit ...

[Raphael Warnock](https://people.com/politics/rev-raphael-warnock-wins-georgia-senate-runoff-as-jon-ossoff-leads-against-david-perdue/). Furthermore, the number of trees worldwide remains insufficient in fighting the effects of climate change, [according to scientists](https://climate.mit.edu/ask-mit/why-dont-we-just-plant-lot-trees). "This legislation, decades in the making, puts people first, creating healthier communities, jumpstarting careers and saving lives." [the most comprehensive climate legislation ever passed](https://people.com/politics/democrats-pass-health-tax-and-climate-bill-whats-in-the-bill-is-so-incredible/) by Congress — sets aside $1.5 billion over the course of a decade for the U.S. "Extreme heat is a life or death issue in our cities, thanks to climate change. [Walker tweeted Monday](https://twitter.com/HerschelWalker/status/1561824207251570689), tagging his Democratic opponent, Sen. Then now we got we to clean that back up." ) "So it moves over to our good air space. While that sounds like a lot, there are "They continue to try to fool you that they are helping you out. [The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ](https://www.ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/the-jolt-national-republicans-bolster-herschel-walker-with-senate-control-on-the-line/K6XIXRRFJJDSVMICA3IOB5DASA/) [reports](https://www.ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/the-jolt-national-republicans-bolster-herschel-walker-with-senate-control-on-the-line/K6XIXRRFJJDSVMICA3IOB5DASA/).

Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R) reiterated his opposition to Democrats' climate, health care and tax bill over the weekend, arguing that too ...

Herschel Walker, the Republican nominee for a Senate seat in Georgia, blasted a new law that's aimed in part at fighting climate change.

The new law also provides $1.5 billion in grants to state agencies and nonprofit organizations “for tree planting and related activities,” according to the bill’s text. His communications director Will Kiley responded, “Herschel was commenting on how Raphael Warnock and Joe Biden continue to spend billions of taxpayer dollars, in a recession, on programs that “He’s lied so much that we don’t know what’s true,” the person added, noting that advisers have “zero” trust in him. Like the Africa proverb states, “a tree is known by its fruits.” And Walker’s fruits have been closely examined throughout his Trump-endorsed campaign against incumbent GA Senator Raphael Warnock. Walker continued,”Because a lot of the money is going into trees. As trees grow, they help stop climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the air, storing carbon in the trees and soil, and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere. They offer cooling shade, block cold winter winds, attract birds and wildlife, purify our air, prevent soil erosion and clean our water. [study by a TNC scientist](https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/greener-cities-healthier-cities/) found that time in nature—like a walk among the trees in a city park—correlates with a drop in anxiety and depression. [controversial](https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/herschel-walker-responds-to-attack-ad-that-used-ex-wifes-accusations-of-domestic-violence) Walker has [ducked a debate](https://www.ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/herschel-walkers-no-show-looms-large-over-senate-gop-debate/PTE23EXYL5AJRELJLZCURB4L4A/), echoed 2020 [election mistruths](https://www.georgiademocrat.org/icymi-walker-claims-trump-never-said-2020-election-was-stolen/), lied about the [number of children](https://www.thedailybeast.com/herschel-walker-lied-about-his-secret-kids-to-his-own-campaign) he’s fathered and [grades earned](https://www.businessinsider.com/gop-senate-candidate-herschel-walker-lied-about-graduating-college-georgia-2022-4) in college, all while proving himself to be [ill-informed](https://deadspin.com/herschel-walker-gop-senate-candidate-proudly-fails-to-1848664212) on many of the policies he’d be responsible for – if elected. It’s going into trees. Why are we not putting money into our law enforcement?… Why are we not protecting our schools?

Herschel Walker, the Republican Senate nominee in Georgia, criticized the spending provisions in the newly passed health care and climate law, ...

Walker's verbal gaffes have raised concerns among Georgia and national Republicans about his race, which is a top priority for the GOP. However, Republican lawmakers have seized on a Joint Committee on Taxation report that shows that the measures will indirectly hit lower-income and middle-class Americans. Walker said at a Republican Jewish Committee event near Atlanta, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The Georgia Senate candidate thinks the Inflation Reduction Act doesn't work because we already have enough trees to fight climate change.

It will be interesting to see him back these claims up in October’s u [pcoming debates](https://www.theroot.com/herschel-walker-finally-agrees-to-debate-sen-raphael-w-1849364507) with Sen. [dirty air comes from China](https://www.theroot.com/herschel-walker-said-something-crazy-again-1849169284), so cleaning it is no point. Power outages, flooding, and food shortages due to extreme weather will [affect people of color the most](https://www.theroot.com/podcast-addresses-how-climate-change-affects-black-comm-1848748021). [Herschel Walker](https://www.theroot.com/the-evolution-of-herschel-walker-1849157539) is no fan of the [ Inflation Reduction Act](https://www.theroot.com/sen-krysten-sinema-suprisingly-signs-on-to-inflation-r-1849377873). [10% offNooci](https://go.linkby.com/CNMNMQEH) [Biden ](https://thehill.com/people/biden/)and @ReverendWarnock are spending $1.5 billion on ‘urban forestry’ and raising taxes on those making under $200k to pay for it.

GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker has questioned the Inflation Reduction Act marking $369 billion for climate-centric provisions.

[win in the special runoff election back in 2021](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/democrats-win-georgias-runoff-elections-giving-their-party-control-of-u-s-senate-11609968217?mod=article_inline). The [program describes itself](https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/urban-forests/ucf) as a technical, financial, and educational assistance program that delivers “nature-based solutions to ensure a resilient and equitable tree canopy where more than 84 percent of Americans live.” [Trump a close friend](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/trump-backed-herschel-walker-wins-georgia-republican-senate-primary-01653436941?mod=article_inline). He considers The bill includes tax credits for qualifying consumers who add efficient heat pumps, rooftop solar, electric HVAC and electric water heaters. The Inflation Reduction Act is a multi-billion bill that has several key provisions for Americans surrounding topics including climate change, healthcare and taxes. “They’re not helping you out, because a lot of the money is going into trees. ““A lot of the money is going into trees … “They continue to try to fool you like they’re helping you out, but they’re not,” Walker said last weekend, as first reported by the [The Atlanta Journal-Constitution](https://www.ajc.com/politics/politics-blog/the-jolt-national-republicans-bolster-herschel-walker-with-senate-control-on-the-line/K6XIXRRFJJDSVMICA3IOB5DASA/). [Herschel Walker says he supports a ‘no exception’ abortion ban](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/herschel-walker-says-hes-in-favor-of-a-no-exception-abortion-ban-11653328431?mod=article_inline) It’s going into trees. [the climate legislation, in particular, which includes $369 billion for climate and energy provisions](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/inflation-reduction-act-what-the-democrats-bill-does-for-climate-change-drug-prices-and-corporate-taxes-11659985148?mod=article_inline).

(The Hill) – Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker (R) reiterated his opposition to Democrats' climate, health care and tax bill over the weekend, ...

Herschel Walker, the Republican Party's candidate for U.S. Senate in Georgia, is being assailed for criticizing the so-called Inflation Reduction Act. The ...

[230 billion](https://www.treehugger.com/which-countries-have-most-trees-4864098) trees in the United States. In fact, there are [more trees](https://www.treehugger.com/more-trees-than-there-were-years-ago-its-true-4864115#:~:text=The%20numbers%20are%20in.,exceeded%20harvest%20since%20the%201940s.) in the United States today than there were 100 years ago. It might not be enough to win a seat in the Senate, but a strong finish would make Walker the prohibitive frontrunner to run the Environmental Protection Agency in a second Trump administration. According to the results of a Washington Free Beacon analysis, we do have enough trees around here, and Democrats are constantly trying to fool you like they are helping you out. How refreshing it will be to have the actual experts back in charge. Elite liberals have a history of trying to undermine the credentials of successful black men. Walker's critics are reluctant—afraid perhaps—to engage the substance of his remarks. The Free Beacon doesn't care about the racial and class biases of liberal elites. "No one this ignorant should be anywhere near the Senate," [wrote](https://twitter.com/kenolin1/status/1561751780236541952) Hollywood actor Ken Olin. [stopped](https://www.cnbc.com/2022/08/12/house-to-vote-on-inflation-reduction-act-tax-and-climate-bill.html) calling it the Inflation Reduction Act. "They continue to try to fool you like they are helping you out. The partisan legislation won't reduce inflation but will spend $80 billion to expand the IRS and billions more to combat so-called climate change.