US President Donald Trump has declared victory in his "War on the Climate Change Hoax" after Bill Gates appeared to shift his stance on global warming. In a new blog post ahead of the COP30 summit, the Microsoft co-founder said that while climate change remains serious, it will not destroy humanity — a notable change from his earlier warnings. Trump hailed Gates' comments as proof he was right all along, calling it "a great victory for truth." Gates, however, urged leaders to prioritise innovation, healthcare and poverty reduction over "apocalyptic rhetoric." His remarks have reignited the global climate debate — and Trump is taking a victory lap.