White House says not taking aim at green group tax status

According to a White House official, there are currently no plans to remove the tax-exempt status of climate-focused non-profit organizations. These groups are preparing for potential executive orders, with the American Civil Liberties Union and Public Citizen organizing a Zoom call last week to discuss the matter. Concerns arose after President Trump’s remarks regarding the charitable status of Harvard University, leading to speculation about similar actions against other non-profit organizations. The White House released an Earth Day statement detailing environmental protection efforts, such as supporting carbon capture technology and expanding responsible logging. Additionally, recent orders aimed to increase development on federal lands for energy projects were highlighted as environmental victories.