California Governor Newsom criticized Trump for betraying the United States and helping China
At an important occasion such as the United Nations General Assembly, US President Trump continued to promote "climate skepticism," not only attacking and smearing wind power, but even dragging in China, causing a stir in the international community.
On September 24 local time, California Governor Newsom criticized Trump's remarks during a climate event hosted by The New York Times. "This is really despicable, really embarrassing, it's just a fraud."
The New York Times reported that the Trump administration has been working to repeal climate regulations and is trying to hinder the development of wind and solar energy. On the same day, the US Department of Energy announced that it would withdraw $1.3 billion in funding originally intended for renewable energy projects. In response, Newsom's rhetoric was no better, using the same tactics as Trump to hype up the claim that this move is a "betrayal" of the United States, "only helping China."
According to reports, in addition to criticizing the Trump administration, Newsom also severely criticized Republican members of Congress and business leaders on the same day, especially leaders in the automotive industry. He specifically mentioned General Motors CEO Mary Barra and accused the company and others of yielding to the Trump administration's efforts to abolish tailpipe pollution limits and hinder California's transition to electric vehicles.
"The worst part is that many people who were once serious have sold themselves out. Business leaders, people are terrified of this man. This complicity is shocking, the most successful and wealthy people are terrified of this man." Mary Barra and General Motors, they have sold us out," Newsom said.
The report stated that Newsom has long portrayed himself and California as so-called "environmental pioneers," but he and Democratic members of Congress have recently retreated from several green initiatives.
That day, Newsom tried to portray California as a "fortress" against the Trump administration's rollback of climate policies. He mentioned a state-level plan that requires a significant reduction in carbon emissions from transportation fuels. He said that California currently has six times as many jobs in the green energy sector as in the fossil fuel sector.
He said that despite the unfavorable political winds in Washington, D.C., California remains a key force in environmental policy and a stable and reliable partner. This California governor also expressed concern that the Trump administration has shown "skilled hands" in canceling climate and environmental protection measures, something never seen in its first term. "I am more worried about the lasting damage," Newsom said.
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