Redrawn Map Forces GOP Primary in CA

Rep. Ken Calvert and Rep. Young Kim face each other in 2026 primary due to California's redrawn congressional map.
Governor Gavin Newsom redrew the map to secure 5 Democratic House seats, forcing Calvert and Kim into same district.
Candidates accuse each other of disloyalty to Trump, with Calvert calling Kim a 'traitor' and Kim accusing Calvert of 'sabotaging Trump's agenda'.
Conservative activists in Corona divide over 'RINOs' (Republicans in name only) and efforts to purge them.
GOP strategist Jon Fleischman warns race could become 'ugly' as it tests Republican loyalty to Trump amid rising prices.
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