California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday dismissed reports of President Donald Trump’s plan to expand oil drilling off the state’s coast, calling the proposal “dead on arrival in California.”

Newsweek contacted the White House and the Interior Department for comment via email outside office hours.

Why It Matters

Trump has promised an oil and gas drilling boom aimed at delivering low fuel prices and energy independence for the United States.

Opposition to a resumption of drilling off California from Newsom, a likely contender for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination who has emerged as Trump’s main antagonist, sets them up for a confrontation that could help shape both the political battle in the run-up to midterm elections next year and America’s energy future.

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