Rep. Young Kim Removes President Trump References from Reelection Website Amidst Intra-Party Battle
Orange County Rep. Young Kim has removed several references to President Trump from her campaign website as she campaigns for reelection against fellow Republican Rep. Ken Calvert. This move is seen as an attempt to broaden her appeal to voters in California's newly drawn 40th Congressional District. Previously, Kim's website featured a banner describing her as a 'Proven Fighter' who would 'Stand with President Trump to deliver a bold America First Agenda.' These references, along with mentions of 'America First' and an 'Issues' page highlighting topics like 'Standing with President Trump to Save America,' have been taken down. Kim's campaign, however, denies that she is distancing herself from President Trump, calling the notion 'completely absurd.' They frame the race as a choice between Kim's effectiveness and Calvert's alleged controversies. The 40th Congressional District, reconfigured under Proposition 50, is one of the few safe Republican districts remaining in Southern California, leading to a comp...