California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken aim at President Donald Trump's plans to expand offshore oil and gas drilling off the state's coast. The move is part of a broader effort by the administration to increase domestic energy production, despite warnings from scientists that it will only hasten climate change.
Trump's proposal includes the sale of six offshore leases along California's coast between 2027 and 2030, as well as expanding drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Newsom has roundly rejected the plan, calling it "dead on arrival" at a recent climate summit in Brazil.
The governor's scathing response is just the latest salvo in a growing feud with Trump over environmental issues. The two have clashed on several other occasions, including the use of military troops to enforce civilian law in cities like Los Angeles and partisan gerrymandering efforts that favor Republicans.
Newsom's criticism of the offshore drilling plan has sparked widespread outrage among California environmentalists and politicians. "He's an invasive species," Newsom said of Trump. "He's a wrecking ball president." The comment was seen as a direct attack on Trump's policies, which have been widely criticized for their impact on the environment.
The move by the Trump administration to expand offshore drilling is also seen as a departure from long-held Republican support for environmental protection. The plan has sparked fears of increased pollution and damage to marine ecosystems, with many scientists warning that it will only exacerbate climate change.
With the announcement still years away, Newsom's opposition to the plan has already had an impact on the public discourse around energy production and environmental protection. It remains to be seen how the administration will respond to the governor's criticism, but one thing is clear: the battle over offshore drilling has become a defining issue in the Trump-Newsom feud.
Trump's proposal includes the sale of six offshore leases along California's coast between 2027 and 2030, as well as expanding drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico. Newsom has roundly rejected the plan, calling it "dead on arrival" at a recent climate summit in Brazil.
The governor's scathing response is just the latest salvo in a growing feud with Trump over environmental issues. The two have clashed on several other occasions, including the use of military troops to enforce civilian law in cities like Los Angeles and partisan gerrymandering efforts that favor Republicans.
Newsom's criticism of the offshore drilling plan has sparked widespread outrage among California environmentalists and politicians. "He's an invasive species," Newsom said of Trump. "He's a wrecking ball president." The comment was seen as a direct attack on Trump's policies, which have been widely criticized for their impact on the environment.
The move by the Trump administration to expand offshore drilling is also seen as a departure from long-held Republican support for environmental protection. The plan has sparked fears of increased pollution and damage to marine ecosystems, with many scientists warning that it will only exacerbate climate change.
With the announcement still years away, Newsom's opposition to the plan has already had an impact on the public discourse around energy production and environmental protection. It remains to be seen how the administration will respond to the governor's criticism, but one thing is clear: the battle over offshore drilling has become a defining issue in the Trump-Newsom feud.
, can't these politicians just focus on making our planet not suck already? 
I mean, come on, six new oil and gas leases off California's coast? Are they even serious about addressing climate change or is it just a bunch of corporate lobbyist cash money 
? And what's with Trump's plan being seen as a departure from Republican support for environmental protection? That's like saying you care about the environment when really you're just trying to pad your donors' pockets 
. Newsom's right to take a stand, but at this rate, we'll be lucky if we don't have an ocean full of oil spills by 2050 
. Can someone please just step up and lead on climate action? 
. Like, I get why he's against it - climate change is no joke, right? But can't we just have a nuanced conversation about energy production instead of making it a super personal thing between Trump and Newsom? I mean, what's up with the "invasive species" comment tho? That seems kinda petty 
. And from what I've seen online, most Californians are actually pretty divided on this issue - some people think it's a necessary evil, others are like totally against it... can't we just agree to disagree and find some middle ground?
I can feel the frustration and concern from California residents right now... it's like they're living with the constant threat of environmental disaster 
. Newsom's words are super relatable, I mean who wouldn't want to see this invasive "wrecking ball" president leave the coast alone? 
The impact on marine ecosystems is already being felt, and it's heartbreaking 
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California just decided to put its foot down on those offshore oil and gas drilling plans that Trump was all about 
. Newsom is basically saying "no thanks" and I gotta say, who can blame him? 
Climate change is no joke and this kind of stuff only makes it worse... not good for anyone 
. But hey, at least California's showing some backbone, right? 
(for now)
California needs more than just oil and gas to keep its economy going. What's wrong with renewable energy anyway? 
Newsom's right to call Trump's plan "dead on arrival" - it's like he doesn't care about the future of our planet 
). Newsom is standing up for what I believe in, and that's amazing 
I mean, can you believe Trump's plan to expand offshore oil and gas drilling?! It's like he's intentionally trying to ruin our planet! The science is clear, climate change is real and we need to take action, not just sit back and let the big polluters do their thing. And now, Newsom is standing up for what's right and fighting against it - I'm so proud of him!!! 
But you know who's gonna get in the way? Trump's minions, probably trying to silence Newsom like they always do... this is a battle worth fighting, let's make some noise! 
this just shows how divided we are about our planet 
. it's crazy to think that some ppl might care more about profits than the future of our planet 
our oceans are already suffering so much from pollution and climate change... 
I mean, who needs more oil when you've got a state that's already producing some of the cleanest energy in the world? 
Like, California is literally leading the way on sustainability. You'd think the guy would want to follow suit instead of trying to undo all the progress we're making. And yeah, climate change is real and it's no joke. I'm not surprised Trump's trying to sweep that under the rug. 
Anyway, looks like Newsom's got his finger on the pulse... or should I say, his finger on the "wrecking ball" button? 
. Like, calm down, Gavin, it's just offshore drilling... or is it?! 
. Anyway, Newsom's got my back on this one 
Like, the past 4 years have seen a +15% increase in extreme weather events, and that's just since 2018! 
It's like, devastating for local water supplies and ecosystems. The EPA has reported over 3,000 environmental incidents related to fracking in just the past few years... that's insane! 
. I mean, can you blame 'em? The ocean is like, our lifeblood or something. Newsom's on point with this whole offshore drilling thing – it's just not worth the risk to our marine ecosystem and climate change 
. It's crazy how some politicians are more concerned about oil profits than saving the planet 
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now i know some people might say he's being too aggressive but let's be real, trump's not exactly known for his environmental cred 
. We need more people like him speaking up for our planet - it's not just about politics, it's about our future