🇺🇸 Newsom called Trump an invasive species while standing at Climate Week in New York. He said California has to lead because Washington will not, accused oil companies of dumping the costs on everyone else, and claimed the Reagan painting in the Oval is staring down at Trump.
Why now
Thesis: State-vs-federal climate clash, no near-term policy
Catalyst to watch: California carbon-market agreements or new rules
Main risk: Escalating regulation raises compliance costs
Why it matters
Political attacks on oil companies and state carbon-market deals signal regulatory pressure but no immediate cash-flow change.
Details
🇺🇸 Newsom called Trump an invasive species while standing at Climate Week in New York. He said California has to lead because Washington will not, accused oil companies of dumping the costs on everyone else, and claimed the Reagan painting in the Oval is staring down at Trump. He is out there signing papers with Spain and talking carbon markets while California sits at about $6.19 a gallon, the highest gas price in the country, and some of the highest power bills too. The line was built for 2028, but the bill is already in California. Writer: Lucas https://t.co/ibIy9SIjYc
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