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Trump addressed California Republicans two days after skipping the debate
What happened
Donald Trump spoke at a California Republican event two days after skipping the debate in Simi Valley, California. He promised to win California and criticized the state's Democratic leadership, including Governor Gavin Newsom. Trump also vowed to empower police to prevent retail theft. Other Republican presidential candidates, including Ron DeSantis and Tim Scott, also addressed the convention.
Why it matters
Trump's California visit is significant because the state has a large number of electoral votes and a unique primary system that could favor Trump. The California Republican Party's rules allow a candidate to win all of the state's delegates with more than 50% of the vote, giving Trump an advantage.
Key facts
- Trump skipped the debate in Simi Valley, California, before addressing California Republicans on Friday.
- California has 54 electoral votes and a unique primary system that could favor Trump.
- Trump criticized California's Democratic leadership, including Governor Gavin Newsom.
- Other Republican presidential candidates, including Ron DeSantis and Tim Scott, also addressed the convention.
- Trump vowed to empower police to prevent retail theft.
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