Trump Criticizes Newsom's UK Clean Energy Deal

President Donald Trump sharply criticized California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday after the governor signed a clean energy agreement with the United Kingdom in London. The memorandum of understanding, inked with British Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, aims to enhance cooperation on climate change mitigation, including investments in offshore wind projects and expanded market access for British firms in California.

The deal, announced during Newsom's European tour, pledges collaboration on clean energy technologies and cross-Atlantic research partnerships. It also welcomes nearly 1 billion in investment from British clean technology firm Octopus Energy into California, bolstering the state's clean economy initiatives. California, with one of the world's largest economies, positions itself as a leader in setting and achieving net-zero emissions goals, separate from federal policies.

Newsom, who has been mentioned as a potential Democratic candidate for the 2028 presidential election, has used the trip to meet with European leaders following his appearance at the Munich Security Conference. There, he addressed concerns about U.S. policy shifts under Trump, describing them as...