Former Senator Jim Inhofe, Longtime Oklahoma Representative and Climate Change Denier, Dies at 89

Former Senator Jim Inhofe Passes Away at 89

Former Senator Jim Inhofe, a Republican politician who represented Oklahoma in the U.S. Congress for over three decades, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at the age of 89. His family confirmed his death in a statement, stating that he died after suffering a stroke over the Fourth of July holiday.

Inhofe's political career spanned nearly six decades, beginning in 1966 when he was elected to the Oklahoma State House of Representatives. He went on to serve in the Oklahoma State Senate and as mayor of Tulsa before being elected to Congress in 1986. He served in the House until 1994, when he was elected to the Senate.

During his time in the Senate, Inhofe served as chair of both the Armed Services Committee and the Environment and Public Works Committee. He was a strong advocate for military aid packages and a vocal critic of climate change. He frequently challenged the scientific consensus on climate change, arguing that it was a hoax perpetrated on the American people.

Inhofe retired from the Senate in 2022. He was a controversial figure, but he was also a dedicated public servant who left a lasting impact on Oklahoma and the United States.

Jim Inhofe, former Senator from Oklahoma, died on July 9, 2024, at the age of 89.

He served in the U.S. Congress for over three decades, representing Oklahoma in both the House and the Senate.

He was a strong advocate for military aid and a vocal critic of climate change.

He retired from the Senate in 2022.