Donald Trump praised a young California state assemblyman four years ago as “a MAGA champion,” helping launch him into Congress. Now, that same politician has abandoned the Republican Party.
Rep. Kevin Kiley of California said Monday that he was “immediately” leaving the Republican Party to become an independent during a phone call with reporters. The 41-year-old described his switch as stemming from “frustration with partisanship itself.”
The California lawmaker, who is up for reelection this year, also refused to commit to being a reliable vote for House Speaker Mike Johnson until his term ends.
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