California Congressional Candidate's Vietnamese Fluency Questioned

Derek Tran's campaign faces scrutiny over language claims in a pivotal race against incumbent Michelle Steel.

• Derek Tran admitted to using a translator despite claiming fluency in Vietnamese.
• The 45th District race is crucial for control of the House, with a significant Vietnamese American population.
• Tran's campaign emphasizes outreach to Vietnamese voters, but faces criticism for language embellishments.
• Incumbent Michelle Steel has strong ties to the community and significant campaign resources.
• Both candidates are leveraging their immigrant backgrounds to connect with voters.

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