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On Heels Of Polling Showing a Dead Heat, Tran’s Fundraising Haul Overshadows Steel's Special Interest Big Money Backers as The Democratic Nominee’s Grassroots Support Soars

Workers’ Rights Advocate, U.S. Army Veteran, City Commissioner, Small Business Owner, and CA-45 congressional candidate Derek T on theran issues statement on President Biden’s decision to exit the Presidential race.

“Michelle Steel and the MAGA extremists in congress are waging a war on women’s rights,” said Derek Tran. “Steel’s relentless push for a nationwide abortion ban, even lying to her constituents about supporting exceptions for rape, incest, and the health of the mother, is beyond reprehensible. Women deserve the freedom to make their own healthcare and bodies without interference from politicians. Steel’s voting record is dangerous. Her actions prove she is willing to sacrifice the rights and well-being of women to advance her extremist agenda. In Congress, I pledge to fight for women’s rights and work towards codifying a national right to abortion care.”

"Too many innocent lives on both sides have been caught in the cross lines of this war and we must pursue all diplomatic efforts to end the war in Gaza. Let's bring hostages held by Hamas back home and work together to end this war and catastrophic humanitarian crisis. Let us work towards a future that ensures both Israel’s security and Palestinian self-determination; a two state solution that both groups can live in peace and prosper." Said Derek Tran

"I support the recent U.S.-backed UN Resolution 2735 which reflects our commitment to peace, diplomacy, and humanitarian values. This resolution, the result of months of efforts by the U.S. and its allies, is a crucial step towards achieving lasting peace and stability in the region. It is essential that we continue to support these diplomatic initiatives to secure a prosperous future for all."

In a stunning display of hypocrisy, Southern California MAGA Congresswoman Michelle Steel is under fire for honoring members of the Vietnamese government with official certificates of recognition. Earlier this week, Steel delivered a speech on the floor of Congress, calling for Vietnam to be labeled a nation of particular concern for its persecution of Buddhist leader Thich Minh Tue. Yet, just a few years ago, Steel publicly honored Ho Xuan Son, the Consulate General of Vietnam, with a certificate of recognition from her position as Orange County Supervisor.

WESTMINSTER, Calif. – On a cloudy recent holiday morning, as dozens of people who served in the South Vietnamese army mingled after honoring the memories of those who died in the Vietnam War, one veteran called out to his friends to "meet Derek!"

That would be Derek Tran, a micro-celebrity of sorts in Southern California's Vietnamese community who posed for Memorial Day selfies and shook hands with people interested in meeting the Democratic candidate for an Orange County-based U.S. House seat that his party sees as a critical part of its pathway to winning back the majority in November. The area he's running to represent is home to Little Saigon, a district with one of the largest Vietnamese populations outside of Vietnam itself.

A recent Tulchin Research poll among likely November 2024 voters in California's 45th Congressional District reveals a highly competitive race for Congress, with Democrat Derek Tran in a strong position against Republican Congresswoman Michelle Steel.

As the 2024 congressional race heats up in California's 45th District, new polling shows Democratic nominee, Army veteran, workers’ rights advocate, and small business owner Derek Tran in a dead heat with incumbent Republican Michelle Steel this November.

An analysis of the March 5, 2024 primary results shows vulnerable MAGA Republican Michelle Steel significantly underperformed and is in serious risk of losing her seat. Steel faces a tough November electorate against Democratic nominee, Army veteran, workers’ rights advocate, and small business owner Derek Tran who is on track to flip this seat from Red to Blue this November.

Steel Family Has A History Of Peddling Access To The Trump Administration To Chinese Communist Officials

Wall Street Journal & Orange County Register Report On Michelle Steel’s Spouse & Former Business Partner Shawn Steel Selling Access To Chinese Communist Government Officials

Opponent Michelle Steel Votes Against LGBTQ+ Hate Crime Funding and Brags About Pulling Her Daughter Out Of School Because Of Gay Influence

Tran Stands with Vietnamese Community Against Honoring Actress Jane Fonda on Black April

Today, CA45 candidate Derek Tran announced that he was endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All. RFFA, formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America, is a national organization dedicated to protecting women’s right to choose. Derek’s opponent in this race, extreme MAGA Republican Michelle Steel, has twice co-sponsored a national abortion ban with no exceptions for rape, incenst, the health of the mother, or IVF treatments.

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Today, U.S. Army Veteran and workers’ rights attorney Derek Tran, who is running in California’s 45th Congressional District, announced the support of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, the political arm of Planned Parenthood.

Army Veteran Is Challenging Corrupt MAGA Rep. Michelle Steel In California’s 45th District

Southern California MAGA Congresswoman Michelle Steel voted yes on a bill that would have banned FDA approved Mifepristone nationwide. Rolling Stone covered this vote from September in an article written this week by Tessa Stuart.

Army veteran advances to face Michelle Steel in the 2024 General Election

Leader Known For Anti-Corruption Work backs Tran to fight against Michelle Steel’s Corrupt Agenda

Army Veteran & Workers Rights Advocate Releases First Ad For the 2024 Primary in Nationally Targeted Seat

National AAPI Coalition Throws Support Behind Tran

AG Bonta’s Endorsement Comes on the Heels of Strong Poll Numbers for Tran.

NYT Highlights Michelle Steel’s No Exception Extremism and Democrat Derek Tran’s Pro-Choice Record

Former Democratic Nominee Against Michelle Steel Backs Tran

Local Leader Names Tran “Candidate… Doing the Real Work”

Announcement Comes On Heels Of High Profile Endorsements In CA-45 Battleground District

National Organization Supporting Democrats with Service Oriented Careers Backs Tran

National Small Business Organization Backs Tran

Congressional Coalition Representing 98 Members Backs Tran

National Democratic PAC Highlights Tran’s Viability and Lifetime Of Service

National Organization Dedicated To Supporting Military Veterans Supports Tran

Tran Lead Increases by Double Digits After Likely Primary Voters Are Read Candidate Bios

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair and Democratic Leader Supports Tran

Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Supports Derek Tran

Chair of the CA Democratic Congressional Delegation Announces Full Support of Derek Tran

Veteran and son of immigrants Derek Tran speaks out against the atrocities in Artsakh

National Organization Dedicated To Electing Military & Service Oriented Military Leaders Backs Tran

Army Veteran Announced His Congressional Race On October 2nd In AAPI Nationally Targeted District

U.S. Army Veteran and CA-45 Congressional Candidate stands with Israel

"Tran is the son of Vietnamese refugees who fled communist Vietnam by boat in the aftermath of the Vietnam War, arriving in Southern California."

"Steel takes money from MAGA extremists, oil companies, pharmaceutical corporations, and gun manufacturers, and then votes their way," said Tran.

Army Veteran, Consumer Rights Attorney, City Commissioner, and Small Business Owner Launches Campaign In Biden +6% District Against Incumbent MAGA Republican Michelle Steel

"Derek Tran jumped into one of California’s most competitive House races months later than his fellow Democratic contenders, but his first-day fundraising haul shows he is making up for lost time."

"Tran, an attorney at the Tran Firm and owner of True Care Pharmacy in Anaheim with his wife, Michelle, is now one of five hopefuls running against incumbent Rep. Michelle Steel..."

"Tran's background of military service and as the son of Vietnamese refugees could also be an asset against Steel..."

"Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) is a top target for Democrats hoping to retake the House."