California Republicans swoon over Trump despite debate no-show

Anaheim (United States) (AFP) - Donald Trump received a rapturous welcome at California's Republican Party Convention on Friday, mocking party rivals and dishing out red meat for an adoring audience in this Democratic stronghold. The former reality TV star, who holds a commanding poll lead in the race to become the 2024 Republican presidential candidate, called rival Chris Christie a "loser" and claimed credit for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's electoral victories. "I'm the one that turned Florida red, not him," the 77-year-old told party members in Anaheim, days after he skipped the Republic...