Trinh Ha's Story
Trinh grew up in a small village in Vietnam, the daughter of a South Vietnamese intelligence officer. During the Vietnam War, her father worked with American advisors to protect civilians from communist attacks. When Saigon fell, the communist government that came to power imprisoned him in labor camps for seven years.
In 1995, Trinh’s family came to the United States through a humanitarian program created for survivors of communist violence. With faith and quiet determination, they rebuilt their lives. Trinh went on to earn a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley, and forged a career in public service, education, and community leadership. As a scholar, she has published on Vietnamese history, society, and culture, and has lectured at institutions across the United States.
Trinh’s parents instilled in her a deep love for America and a strong sense of duty. From 2019 to 2025, she served as a consultant to the Department of Veterans Affairs, protecting Veterans from fraud, expanding their access to education, and strengthening caregiver support. This experience has reinforced her commitment to public service and prepared her to fight in Congress for those who served our nation.
Today, as a mother, scholar, and advocate, Trinh carries forward the story of a people who fled oppression to find freedom in America. She is running for Congress to defend that freedom and to ensure that immigrants, working families, and everyday Americans have a voice in the laws we pass and the future we build together.
