Trump and recent gains give the California Republican Party hope

A caravan of pickup trucks with large Trump flags circled the California Republican Party’s convention, with attendees dancing to “Y.M.C.A.” and posing with Trump cutouts and “MAGA” jewelry. The California GOP, once Reagan-era conservative, is embracing Trump’s populism, leading to legislative gains and increased Latino support through outreach efforts and structural changes. The party’s success with Latino voters may be a result of Trump’s appeal, raising questions about long-term realignment or dependence on his presence in future elections.

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