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Trump has done it again. This time, he's claimed that he has a 'natural instinct for science', and of course the internet has gone into meltdown.
Speaking at the Oval Office on Tuesday in a wide-ranging interview with the Associated Press, the president was asked about his thoughts on climate change, following a worrying interview with journalist Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes just a few days before, during which he claimed climate change can 'change back'.
POTUS was asked in particular about a not-very-rosy recent report by The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change which states that by 2030, the world's temperature will raise by 1.5 Celsius, resulting in extreme drought, wildfires, floods, and food shortages for hundreds of millions of people.
What does the Donald think about this?
You have scientists on both sides of it. My uncle was a great professor at MIT for many years, Dr. John Trump.
And I didn’t talk to him about this particular subject, but I have a natural instinct for science, and I will say that you have scientists on both sides of the picture.
OK, so that's like, completely reassuring...
Just to top it off, he also added that, yes, he does believe that the climate is changing, but that it also 'goes back and forth, back and forth'.
Needless to say, the internet had a few thoughts on the bizarre claim.
Many pointed out that 'science' and 'instinct' are two very different things.
There is no "natural instinct for science." This is not a thing. There is curiosity, there is exploration, and ther… https://t.co/ymAiM6hkZx— Katie Mack (@Katie Mack) 1539803075
trump: “I have a natural instinct for science.” 'Instinct' is the opposite of 'science.' There is no 'instinct method.'— John Lundin 🌊 (@John Lundin 🌊) 1539814733
Others pointed out it's down right ludicrous.
Of all Trump's absurd boasts, the notion that he has a "natural instinct for science" may be the most ludicrous https://t.co/08JlCqw0fC— Bill McKibben (@Bill McKibben) 1539796195
Perhaps 'natural instincts' are all he's capable of...
. "I have a natural instinct for science" - Donald J. Trump He was explaining why he rejec… https://t.co/3rRCgVU1ZV— just George (@just George) 1539845429
Or a 'natural instinct' for things other than science...
Donald Trump on climate change: “I have a natural instinct for science.” No @realDonaldTrump. You have a natural i… https://t.co/PVzDmchgtQ— Ryan Knight ☭ (@Ryan Knight ☭) 1539804140
The prime minster of Australia also got involved.
Last night the Prime Minister of Australia said "the magic of science starts with belief" and today the President o… https://t.co/b8PUVD6Z7D— Katie Mack (@Katie Mack) 1539812360
in the last 12 hours: • @realDonaldTrump "i have a natural instinct for science, and i will say that you have scien… https://t.co/ah2WCeh1Af— 💧simon holmes à court (@💧simon holmes à court) 1539814499
Others pointed out that Trump sure exhibited that 'natural instinct' when he stared literally directly into the sun during an eclipse...
@ddale8 “I have a natural instinct for science.” https://t.co/5Kdf01RNXZ— Joe (@Joe) 1539775912
dude totally has a natural instinct for science https://t.co/vgcAHSceEU— Tom (@Tom) 1539812565
@MKGenest @realDonaldTrump 's natural instinct for science told him to look at the sun without eye protection. https://t.co/jXEYJ2S2AS— J W (@J W) 1539812186
“I have a natural instinct for science.” https://t.co/XO9WlkioqN— Dr. Genevieve Guenther (@Dr. Genevieve Guenther) 1539792780
Trump said, “I have a natural instinct for science.” Here is that instinct being used to blind himself by staring… https://t.co/YgsQ1YAlYu— Jason Overstreet (@Jason Overstreet) 1539814330
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