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Academy Award-winning actor Leonardo DiCaprio has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, urging Americans to vote for her in the upcoming election.
DiCaprio cited climate change as the primary reason for his endorsement. He stated that hurricanes Helene and Milton were caused by climate change, which President Donald Trump denies.
DiCaprio believes that Harris has taken significant action on climate change, including passing the Inflation Reduction Act. He also noted her ambitious targets for reducing emissions and building a green economy.
DiCaprio encouraged viewers to check their registration status at IWillVote.com and emphasized the importance of voting to address climate change.
Harris has consistently acknowledged climate change as a crisis, while Trump has dismissed its existence. The Trump administration withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Agreement and weakened environmental regulations.
The Biden-Harris administration has taken climate action through the Inflation Reduction Act, but Harris has also supported fossil fuel leasing and oil production expansion.
DiCaprio has long been an advocate for environmental conservation and climate activism, using his platform to raise awareness. He has previously stated that climate change is the most urgent threat facing humanity and called for collective action.