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Al Gore calls his meeting with Trump ‘extremely interesting’

Former Vice President Al Gore arrives at Trump Tower, Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Former Vice President Al Gore arrives at Trump Tower, Monday, Dec. 5, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

WASHINGTON (AP) – Former Vice President Al Gore said Monday he had a “productive” meeting with Donald Trump, calling it “an extremely interesting conversation.”

Gore, a leading voice on the dangers of climate change, met with the president-elect at Trump Tower in New York City and spoke briefly to reporters afterward. He categorized the meeting as a “sincere search for common ground.”

When asked what was discussed, Gore said only, “To be continued.”

Gore said he also met with Ivanka Trump, the president-elect’s daughter. Transition officials said earlier Monday that the two would discuss climate change. During the campaign, Donald Trump called man-made climate change a hoax, and he has pledged to undo a number of regulations to protect the environment.

Since the election, however, Trump has sent mixed signals on the topic.