Gavin Newsom Labels Trump an 'Invasive Species' at UN Climate Talks

At the UN Cop30 climate talks in Brazil, California Governor Gavin Newsom sharply criticized former President Donald Trump, labeling him an 'invasive species' due to his dismissal of the climate crisis. Newsom condemned Trump for undermining climate policies and promoting fossil fuel use, particularly his recent proposal to open California's coast to new oil drilling.

During the summit, Newsom emphasized the need for local governments to take the lead in addressing climate change, while also framing it as a crucial cost-of-living issue. His remarks highlighted the absence of a US delegation, reflecting the withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, and he pledged that a future Democratic administration would promptly rejoin this critical accord.