After speculation, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has withdrawn the United States from the Paris Climate Accord.

Trump made the announcement at the White House Rose Garden.

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The decision made waves across the country and among world leaders, prompting reactions on social media.

President Donald Trump speaks about the US role in the Paris climate change accord in the Rose Garden, Thursday, June 1, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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Prosecutor Skandalakis has previously suggested that pursuing criminal charges against President Donald Trump may not be feasible until after he leaves office in 2029. (Craig Hudson/Politico/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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