TRUMP BLASTS CALIFORNIA GOV. NEWSOM AS “LOSER” OVER UK CLEAN ENERGY DEAL

President Donald Trump sharply criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom after Newsom signed a clean energy collaboration with the United Kingdom, calling him a “loser” and attacking his environmental record.WHAT HAPPENEDThe UK–California agreement focuses on cooperation in renewable energy technologies, including offshore wind and climate tech partnerships. Newsom’s initiative has been praised as a step forward in international climate collaboration.Trump, however, condemned the deal as “inappropriate” and used strong personal language to criticize Newsom’s leadership:“Gavin is a loser. Everything he’s touched turns to garbage. His state has gone to hell, and his environmental work is a disaster.”The comments came amid ongoing political tension between Trump and Newsom, who is seen as a prominent Democratic figure and potential presidential contender.CONTEXTNewsom has championed climate and environmental policies in California despite federal rollbacks under Trump-era policies. This clash underscores the ideological divide over environmental governance and international cooperation on energy initiatives.