President Donald Trump harshly criticized a newly signed clean energy partnership between California and the United Kingdom just hours after the agreement was finalized Monday, according to a Politico report.
Speaking with the publication, Trump characterized the arrangement as “inappropriate” for Britain to negotiate with Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom. The Republican president also launched personal attacks against Newsom, calling him “a loser” and stating “his state has gone to hell, and his environmental work is a disaster.”
Newsom, who frequently criticizes Trump publicly, has reportedly considered pursuing the Democratic presidential nomination for the 2028 election.
The clean energy partnership that Newsom signed with British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband on Monday commits both parties to collaborate on renewable energy technologies including offshore wind projects. The deal also seeks to provide British companies with greater access to California’s energy market.
A spokesperson for Newsom fired back at Trump’s comments via email, stating: “Donald Trump is on his knees for coal and Big Oil, selling out America’s future to China. Governor Newsom will continue to lead in his absence. Foreign leaders are rejecting Trump and choosing California’s vision for the future.”
The clash comes as Trump has recently encouraged oil and gas companies to identify potential drilling sites off the coasts of Southern and Central California for possible lease sales that could begin next year. Both Newsom and environmental organizations have strongly opposed this initiative, warning it poses serious risks to the state’s marine ecosystems.
Adding to the tensions, Newsom was prevented from speaking at the official U.S. location during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland last month, which he attributed to interference from the White House.
Source: https://srnnews.com/trump-slams-energy-deal-between-california-and-britain-politico-reports/
