Why some California Republicans are dodging the Trump question

Published March 11, 2024 5:54pm ET



While former President Donald Trump solidifies his hold over the party, some Republicans in California aren’t so eager to embrace him.

Only one California Republican representative, Rep. David Valadao (R-CA), definitively said he would not endorse Trump, but several more have been evasive, Politico found. The reasons vary from district to district and reflect the unique situation of California’s Republican Party.

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