Trump’s Message Resonates With California Republicans: Leftist Policies Tarnished the Golden State

As economic and social conditions worsen under Democrat policies, Republicans see ‘opportunity’ to welcome Dems, no-party-preference voters.

Former president and presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the CA GOP convention in Anaheim, Calif., on Sept. 29, 2023. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

ANAHEIM, Calif.—After hearing former President Donald Trump describe their state’s Leftist-induced woes—and his resolve to reverse them—California Republicans said they feel new optimism in this Democrat stronghold.

If circumstances worsen, more Democrats and voters with “no party preference” might consider casting ballots for the Republican former president to ease their pain, several attendees at the California GOP (CAGOP) Fall Convention told The Epoch Times.