Pete Buttigieg made the morning show rounds earlier today, weighing in on last night's debate and the climate change portion in particular.

“Look, we have a very simple choice,” said Buttigieg to Good Morning America‘s George Stephanopoulos. “A president who's going to do something about climate change before it ruins our futures—and that's Joe Biden—and a president who says it's a hoax and won't do anything about it.”

"With climate as with the pandemic, a president who doesn't believe in science puts American lives at risk." @PeteButtigieg breaks down Joe Biden's performance in the final debate against Pres. Trump. https://t.co/U90KAkAU45 pic.twitter.com/EmExiVflak
— Good Morning America (@GMA) October 23, 2020

And in an appearance on CNN, the former mayor and presidential candidate discussed Biden's debate statement supporting a “transition” away from oil and gas.

“I think he stated a simple and important truth, which is that America, in order to continue job growth and in order for there to be a future, needs to move to a renewable energy economy,” @PeteButtigieg says about Biden's statements on the oil industry. https://t.co/rVcjS3trrO pic.twitter.com/O6ZQl0IKSE
— CNN This Morning with Kasie Hunt (@CNNThisMorning) October 23, 2020

Buttigieg also highlighted the Biden campaign's focus on public health and safety in the closing days of the race — important context considering yesterday was the highest day for new COVID-19 infections since late July.

Pete Buttigieg on campaigning over the final 11 days: "Look, both candidates are campaigning, but the difference is our side is doing it in a way that respects the health and safety of our voters and supporters." pic.twitter.com/YAdflaWnmo
— The Recount (@therecount) October 23, 2020