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Becerra, Hilton tangle over ‘Trump, Trump, Trump’ in California governor debate
Becerra tied Hilton to Trump while Hilton pushed tax cuts, housing fee caps and a break from decades of Democratic rule.
- On Wednesday, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton faced off in their only scheduled gubernatorial debate, with Becerra repeatedly linking Hilton to President Donald Trump throughout the event.
- Replacing term-limited Governor Gavin Newsom, the candidates offered starkly different visions: Hilton attacked what his campaign calls "The Machine" of Democratic control, while Becerra emphasized his experience in state and federal government.
- Hilton proposed capping construction fees at $50,000 and eliminating state income taxes on the first $150,000 of income, while Becerra argued the cuts would disproportionately benefit the wealthy and damage state services.
- Heated exchanges erupted over homelessness and immigration, with Becerra accusing Trump of withholding $30 billion from California for disaster relief, while Hilton criticized the state's failure to address what he called an "absolute scandal."
- Frustrated by the persistent Trump focus, Hilton exclaimed, "All you ever say is 'Trump, Trump, Trump,'" as the candidates concluded their final opportunity to reach voters before the November election.
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The candidates running for California governor, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton, faced off in their first and only scheduled debate ahead of the November election.
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