President Trump Attacks UK–California Clean‑Energy Deal, Mocks Governor Gavin Newsom as 'Loser'

President Trump sharply attacked a new UK-California clean-energy memorandum of understanding signed in London by California Governor Gavin Newsom and UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, deriding Newsom with nicknames and insults and warning British leaders it was "inappropriate" to deal with him.

“Donald Trump has criticised an environmental deal between Energy Secretary Ed Miliband and California governor Gavin Newsom to deepen co-operation across clean energy, climate action and protecting nature”

Clydebank Post

Multiple outlets report Trump used the derogatory nickname "Newscum" and called Newsom "a loser," with Trump warning "the UK's got enough trouble without getting involved with Gavin Newscum" and saying it was inappropriate for Britain to do business with the governor.

Clydebank Post

The deal itself, reported across the sources, pledges cooperation on clean-energy technologies including offshore wind and seeks to expand market access for British firms such as Octopus Energy.

The MOU is reported as a state-level partnership to deepen cooperation on clean-energy technologies, boost investment and expand market access for British firms.

Several outlets note the pact aims to spur offshore wind, research collaboration and exports, and that Octopus Energy announced nearly $1 billion in investment tied to the agreement.

Daily Mail

The Clydebank Post and Daily Mail both describe it as the 12th UK agreement with US states and frame it as part of Britain’s strategy to cut bills and strengthen energy security.

Trump tied his criticism to broader attacks on California governance and to national energy politics.

“California Governor Gavin Newsom is currently touring Europe to reassure allies”

DIE WELT

Several outlets report he blamed Newsom for population loss in the state.

He criticized stalled infrastructure such as the delayed high‑speed rail project.

He contrasted California’s green policies with his own pro‑fossil‑fuel agenda.

Mediaite quotes Trump saying 'everything he’s touched turns to garbage.'

Other sources note Trump has invited oil and gas interests to propose offshore lease sales off California.

Newsom and environmental groups condemned the proposed lease sales.

Newsom touted California as 'the best place to invest in a clean economy,' welcomed nearly $1bn in Octopus Energy investment, and used his Europe trip, including a Munich Security Conference appearance, to reassure allies about U.S. stability.

Newsom's office and spokespeople are reported as accusing Trump of favoring coal and big oil while underscoring state-level climate leadership and economic opportunity.

Fox News

The UK framed the MOU as one of several state partnerships to support jobs, exports and resilience to extreme weather.

Coverage reflects clear differences in focus and tone by source type.

“MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 14: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) meets with Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, for talks at the 62nd Munich Security Conference on February 14, 2026 in Munich, Germany”

Independent Journal Review

Western tabloids and some Western-alternative outlets foreground the personal spat and ridicule of Newsom, often leading with Trump’s insults.

Independent Journal Review

Mainstream and regional outlets foreground policy aims, investment figures and the UK’s strategy to link state partnerships to jobs and energy security.

Asian outlets emphasize both the diplomatic context and the domestic political clash.

Across the corpus, the factual elements — the MOU details, the signing in London by Newsom and Ed Miliband, Octopus Energy’s near-$1bn commitment, and Trump’s quotes calling Newsom a "loser" and "Newscum" — are consistently reported, but emphasis and framing differ.