Elections expert explains why Trump campaigned in California

Published October 17, 2024

Matt Lesenyie, assistant professor in the Department of Political Science at Cal State °µÍøÊÓÆµ, spoke with about why former President Donald Trump campaigned in California, a state he is unlikely to win in 2024. Lesenyie said the campaign stop was likely to cast a spotlight on some of the more competitive districts and energize the Republican base.