The Biden administration has faced criticism after the Department of Energy (DOE) reportedly hired three prominent scientists who are skeptical of the mainstream consensus on climate change. This move follows previous actions by the Trump administration, which dismissed hundreds of scientists involved in climate change research and replaced them with individuals who question the reality of climate change. Critics, including Democratic lawmakers and climate scientists, warn that ignoring the overwhelming scientific evidence of climate change amid increasing extreme weather events is dangerous. Supporters of the hires argue that the new appointments challenge what they describe as a consensus-driven narrative on climate change. The debate highlights ongoing tensions over the federal government's approach to climate science and policy.