Gloria Romero, the former Democratic majority leader in the California state Senate, has announced her switch to the Republican Party and her intention to vote for Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election. At a press conference, she cited her discontent with the Democratic Party's shift to the left, particularly on issues such as school choice and education freedom, which she believes adversely affects poor and minority children. Romero criticized the party for its handling of gender ideology, immigration, and what she perceives as a lack of support for women's rights, specifically regarding Title IX protections. She expressed frustration over the primaries, claiming they were 'rigged' to favor certain candidates. Her decision follows a broader trend of former Democrats aligning with the Republican Party, with Romero remarking that many feel similarly alienated by the current Democratic leadership. She emphasized that her departure is rooted in sadness but is driven by a belief that the Republican Party now better represents her values and concerns.