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Gavin Newsom Reacts to Report of Trump's New California Oil Drilling Plan

Gavin Newsom Reacts to Report of Trump's New California Oil Drilling Plan

Summary

President Donald Trump plans to allow more oil drilling off the coast of California. California Governor Gavin Newsom opposes the plan and promises to fight it in court. Newsom points out that Trump’s plan does not include Florida’s coast.

Key Facts

  • President Trump plans to expand oil drilling off California's coast.
  • Reports suggest the plan may also include areas around Alaska and the eastern Gulf of Mexico.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom, from California, strongly opposes this plan.
  • Newsom indicated he would likely take legal action if the plan goes through.
  • Newsom criticized the exclusion of Florida from the drilling plan.
  • Newsom made his comments during a news conference in Brazil.
  • The plan may be announced as soon as this week, according to reports.

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