"Trump Energizes California Republicans at GOP Convention in Anaheim"

Former President Donald Trump addressed California Republicans at the state GOP's fall convention, where he criticized the state's Democratic leadership and expressed confidence in winning California if not for a "rigged election system." Trump also pledged to crack down on retail thefts by empowering police to shoot perpetrators. California, with its 54 electoral votes, is a reliably Democratic state in general elections but plays a significant role in the Republican primary. The state GOP's delegate plan could favor Trump, allowing him to potentially win all of California's delegates if he receives over 50% of the primary vote. Trump's primary rivals, including Ron DeSantis and Tim Scott, also spoke at the convention.