Trump Criticises UK-California Clean Energy Deal

U.S. President Donald Trump criticised a clean energy agreement signed between the United Kingdom and California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, February 16, 2026, according to a report by Politico.

The agreement was signed earlier in the day, but President Trump reacted strongly just hours later. In an interview with Politico, he said it was “inappropriate” for Britain to enter into such a deal with a Democratic governor.

Mr. Trump, a Republican, also criticised Mr. Newsom personally. He called him “a loser” and said that California “has gone to hell.” He further claimed that the governor’s environmental policies have been a “disaster.”

The clean energy agreement reportedly focuses on cooperation in areas such as renewable energy and climate action. However, the deal has now sparked political debate in the United States, highlighting tensions between federal and state leadership on environmental issues.