Derek Tran is vying to become the first Vietnamese American elected to represent Orange County’s Little Saigon in Congress. That uniqueness is something Tran, and the Democratic Party, often play up ...

Derek Tran, a Vietnamese American running for California's 45th District, says he’s the only candidate who speaks fluent Vietnamese. His opponent, Congresswoman Michelle Steele, claims he’s lying.

Locals expect basic English from a white foreigner. Instead, I greet them in fluent Vietnamese with confident tones. The surprise hits instantly as smiles and disbelief spread across the room. One ...

KCRW Reports OC candidate claims to speak fluent Viet, his opponent wants answers Derek Tran, a Vietnamese American running for California's 45th District, says he’s the only candidate who speaks ...