Jim Inhofe is an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Oklahoma from 1994 until 2021. He is a member of the Republican Party and has held various political positions, including serving in the U.S. House of Representatives prior to his Senate career. Inhofe is known for his strong conservative views and has been an advocate for military and defense issues. Inhofe gained attention for his controversial stance on climate change, famously calling it a hoax. Throughout his career, he has focused on issues such as national security, transportation, and environmental policy. His long tenure in the Senate made him one of the senior members of Congress during his time in office.