Trump arrives in California without the usual lawmakers in tow

President Trump broke with standard practice Tuesday, flying to California without any lawmakers from the state.

Such trips are normally a perk, most often for lawmakers of the president’s political party, […]

Trump’s solo flight suggests the political risk he brings to state Republicans given his low popularity in California. While aides aboard the plane, which landed at 11:23 a.m. local time, said they knew of no visits Trump would have with local lawmakers, Rep. Duncan Hunter was spotted at the site where Trump will inspect prototypes for a southern border wall.

Many Republican candidates had indicated they would keep their distance.

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