Gov. Newsom blasts Trump administration for not attending climate conference in Brazil
Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Brazil for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP30, where he’ll spend the week promoting California’s clean air efforts and criticizing President Donald Trump. In São Paulo on Monday, while speaking at Milken Institute’s Global Investors Symposium, Newsom repeatedly blasted the Trump administration for not even sending “a note-taker.” “I apologize for being so partisan here,” Newsom said. “I literally came out here. I’m just stunned. I got four kids. The hell is going on in my country now? Not one person from the administration showed any respect. For any of you. Forget politics, disrespect. We’re in Brazil, one of our great trading partners, one of the world’s great democracies.”“You need rare earth minerals?” Newsom continued. “This is the country we should be engaging. Instead, middle finger with 50% tariffs. That’s shameful.”KCRA 3 reached out to the White House for comment but did not hear back as of late Monday afternoon.The governor is not taking any major action at the conference but is primarily promoting California and, as some might suggest, himself on the global stage. The governor is no longer denying a possible presidential run, stating recently it’s something he’ll consider after the 2026 mid-term elections. During Monday’s fireside chat, Milken Institute’s CEO Richard Ditzio asked Newsom what his plans were after he terms out of office as California Governor in 2027. Newsom responded by saying he looks forward to being a citizen. “Most important office, Brandeis said, is office of citizen,” Newsom said. “Active, not inert citizenship, so that’s a gift, to go back, but we’ll see what the hell happens.” Newsom’s office has stated the governor will sign agreements related to clean energy efforts and goals with other world leaders during his week in Brazil. Newsom is expected to have several meetings, speaking engagements, and more fireside chats like the one held Monday. KCRA 3 Political Director Ashley Zavala reports in-depth coverage of top California politics and policy issues. She is also the host of “California Politics 360.” Get informed each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on KCRA 3.
Gov. Gavin Newsom is in Brazil for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP30, where he’ll spend the week promoting California’s clean air efforts and criticizing President Donald Trump.
In São Paulo on Monday, while speaking at Milken Institute’s Global Investors Symposium, Newsom repeatedly blasted the Trump administration for not even sending “a note-taker.”
“I apologize for being so partisan here,” Newsom said. “I literally came out here. I’m just stunned. I got four kids. The hell is going on in my country now? Not one person from the administration showed any respect. For any of you. Forget politics, disrespect. We’re in Brazil, one of our great trading partners, one of the world’s great democracies.”
“You need rare earth minerals?” Newsom continued. “This is the country we should be engaging. Instead, middle finger with 50% tariffs. That’s shameful.”
KCRA 3 reached out to the White House for comment but did not hear back as of late Monday afternoon.
The governor is not taking any major action at the conference but is primarily promoting California and, as some might suggest, himself on the global stage. The governor is no longer denying a possible presidential run, stating recently it’s something he’ll consider after the 2026 mid-term elections.
During Monday’s fireside chat, Milken Institute’s CEO Richard Ditzio asked Newsom what his plans were after he terms out of office as California Governor in 2027.
Newsom responded by saying he looks forward to being a citizen.
“Most important office, [former Supreme Court Justice Louis] Brandeis said, is office of citizen,” Newsom said. “Active, not inert citizenship, so that’s a gift, to go back, but we’ll see what the hell happens.”
Newsom’s office has stated the governor will sign agreements related to clean energy efforts and goals with other world leaders during his week in Brazil.
Newsom is expected to have several meetings, speaking engagements, and more fireside chats like the one held Monday.
KCRA 3 Political Director Ashley Zavala reports in-depth coverage of top California politics and policy issues. She is also the host of “California Politics 360.” Get informed each Sunday at 8:30 a.m. on KCRA 3.