Bitter California Republican feud turns toxic as congressman claims rival will ‘betray’ President Trump
A feud has erupted between two California Republican congressmen, Ken Calvert and Young Kim, following redistricting that has combined their constituencies. Calvert has accused Kim of being a RINO and betraying President Trump, while Kim has launched aggressive attack ads against Calvert. The competition has intensified as both candidates vie for the trust of conservative voters in the newly drawn district.
- ▪Ken Calvert has labeled Young Kim a RINO, claiming she will betray President Trump.
- ▪Young Kim co-sponsored the DIGNIDAD Act, which would allow some undocumented immigrants to obtain legal status.
- ▪Calvert's comments followed Kim's aggressive attack ads that targeted his past controversies.
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Politics exclusive Bitter California Republican feud turns toxic as congressman claims rival will ‘betray’ President Trump By Zain Khan Published May 31, 2026, 3:50 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Two Republican members of Congress who once served together are now butting heads as recent redistricting has combined their constituencies, leaving room for only one. Now, one says the other is a RINO — a Republican In Name Only. “The last thing President Trump needs in Congress are RINO Republicans like Young Kim who will betray him and his agenda. 4 Young Kim was a co-sponsor of the act that would allow some undocumented immigrants to obtain legal status.
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