Republican Senator Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma passed away at 89, with some liberal media outlets using his death to portray him as a 'climate change denier'. The New York Times, Politico, and HuffPost were among those criticized for their coverage, contrasting it with how they reported on other figures' deaths. Inhofe, known for rejecting mainstream climate change views, faced backlash on social media for how news organizations linked his stance on climate change to his passing, with conservatives denouncing such coverage. Inhofe, a long-time political figure, notably challenged the climate change narrative and criticized the environmental regulations during his career, emphasizing 'sound science' over global warming concerns.