Stu Spencer was not afraid to speak truth to power. It helped him hold the position of California's preeminent Republican consultant for decades.

Ronald and Nancy Reagan were disappointed, but felt they had no choice. That's what White House Press Secretary Larry Speakes told reporters on Jan. 18, 1985, after the Republican president and first

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How Donald Trump's presidential inauguration unfolded as he was sworn in as the 47th President to succeed Joe Biden.

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Several prominent Californian politicians were in attendance at the Capitol for the swearing-in, including former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Bakersfield. Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., was there, and Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-San Bernardino, a member of the Democratic House leadership, helped lead colleagues into the Rotunda for the ceremony.

Stu Spencer was not afraid to speak truth to power. It helped him hold the position of California’s preeminent Republican consultant for decades.