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Newsom Slams Trump, Champions California's Clean Energy Leadership

12/20/2025

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Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for rolling back climate policies at Cop30 in Brazil.
He highlighted California's leadership in renewable energy, noting the state uses 67% clean energy.
California has added 30,800 megawatts of clean energy since 2019.
California is expanding battery storage to manage energy supply.
California plans to litigate against federal efforts undermining climate initiatives as the Trump administration pushes fossil fuels.

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Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for rolling back climate policies at Cop30 in Brazil.
He highlighted California's leadership in renewable energy, noting the state uses 67% clean energy.
California has added 30,800 megawatts of clean energy since 2019.
California is expanding battery storage to manage energy supply.
California plans to litigate against federal efforts undermining climate initiatives as the Trump administration pushes fossil fuels.