John Kerry to step down as Biden admin climate czar: report

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By entering your email, you are agreeing to Fox News Terms of Service and Privacy Policy , which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive . To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided. U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.

The new was first reported by Axios on Saturday. Kerry, who ran for president in 2004, is the first person to serve as the U.S. special presidential envoy for climate, as the position was created when Biden was inaugurated in January 2021. Kerry endorsed Biden for president in 2019. "I believe Joe Biden is the President our country desperately needs right now, not because I’ve known Joe so long, but because I know Joe so well," Kerry said at the time.

TOP ENERGY LOBBY GROUP UNLEASHES 8 FIGURE AD CAMPAIGN IN SUPPORT OF US PRODUCTION AHEAD OF 2024 ELECTION Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images/File) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP "Through it all, I’ve seen Joe tested in public service and tested in life itself," the statement added.

"I know his character." This story is developing, check back for updates. Andrea Vacchiano is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. You can follow her on X at @andrea_vacch or send story tips to andrea.vacchiano@fox.com ..