Did Rep. Gohmert Suggest Changing the Moons Orbit To Fight Climate Change?
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert asked whether the moon's orbit could be changed to help solve the issue of climate change. The question gained national media attention, and prompted readers to search Snopes to see if Gohmert really made the comments. Turns out, he did. We reached out to Gohmerts spokesperson asking whether there was any further context or clarification necessary, and will update if we receive a response. Here is a transcript of Gohmerts exact words:  I understand from whats been testified to the Forest Service and the [Bureau of Land Management] you want very much to work on the issue of climate change. I was informed by the immediate past director of NASA that they have found that the moons orbit is changing slightly and so is the Earths orbit around the sun, And we know theres been significant solar flare activity. Obviously that would have profound effects on our climate. Jennifer Eberlein, associate deputy chief for the National Forest System, responded that she would have to follow up up with you on that one, after a brief pause. If you figure out theres a way in the Forest Service you could make that change, Id like to know, Gohmert answered.