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Trump Endorsement Sparks California Primary Shakeup Amid Scandals

6/9/2026

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President Donald Trump’s endorsement of a British former Fox News host reshaped the California Democratic primary, pushing voters toward other contenders.
San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported sexual misconduct accusations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, prompting Democratic voters to back Attorney General Xavier Becerra and entrepreneur Tom Steyer.
University of Southern California’s poll-threshold debate rule drew criticism as racist, while Biden officials compared Becerra unfavorably with Health and Human Services secretary.

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President Donald Trump’s endorsement of a British former Fox News host reshaped the California Democratic primary, pushing voters toward other contenders.
San Francisco Chronicle and CNN reported sexual misconduct accusations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, prompting Democratic voters to back Attorney General Xavier Becerra and entrepreneur Tom Steyer.
University of Southern California’s poll-threshold debate rule drew criticism as racist, while Biden officials compared Becerra unfavorably with Health and Human Services secretary.