Politics · October 15, 2026
Gavin Newsom and Arnold Schwarzenegger congratulate each other on California’s hated environmental regulations
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and current Governor Gavin Newsom met at the 2026 California Economic Summit in Long Beach to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the California Global Warming Solutions Act. Signed by Schwarzenegger in 2006, the law required the state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, a goal the state reports achieving through mandatory caps and a cap-and-trade program. During the event, both leaders criticized federal opposition to California's environmental policies, with Schwarzenegger referencing the Bush administration and Newsom criticizing the Trump administration. Despite the celebration, the law continues to face criticism regarding regulatory overreach and the equity of its cap-and-trade system.
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Gavin Newsom and Arnold Schwarzenegger congratulate each other on California’s hated environmental regulations
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- Schwarzenegger and Newsom met at the 2026 California Economic Summit in Long Beach.
- The event marked the 20th anniversary of the California Global Warming Solutions Act.
- The 2006 law mandated a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020.
- California reports reaching its 2020 emission reduction goals ahead of schedule.
- Schwarzenegger signed the original legislation as a Republican governor.
- The Trump administration attempted to revoke California's Clean Air Act preemption waivers.
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- Schwarzenegger hosted a meet-and-greet for democratic socialist Nithya Raman.
- A federal judge blocked a Trump administration attempt to squash California's emission rules this year.
- Schwarzenegger endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
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The article uses the headline to label environmental regulations as 'hated' and describes the governors as 'patting themselves on the back' rather than simply celebrating milestones. It highlights Schwarzenegger's breaks from the Republican party, such as his endorsement of Kamala Harris and his hosting of a democratic socialist, to potentially distance him from conservative readers. The framing also emphasizes criticisms that the regulations grant 'too much power' to regulators and harm smaller companies.
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