Former Sen. Rick Santorum, who challenged President-elect Donald Trump for the nomination earlier this year, expressed concern for the climate position of Rex Tillerson, Trump’s pick to serve as Secretary of State. Santorum called the pick “unorthodox” and indicated he’s looking for clarity on Tillerson’s positions.
“Well, Exxon has been let’s just say, involved in the climate change discussion, accepting the alarmist view of climate change, and suggesting things like carbon taxes and the like,” he said. “There are some concerns I have about some of the positions he’s taken on issues like climate change.”
Tillerson, the most pro-climate solutions member named to Trump’s cabinet, faces a tough nomination battle in the U.S. Senate.