US EditionTrump Endorses Steve Hilton in California Governor Race
Trump said Hilton has his “complete and total endorsement” as polls show the Republican frontrunner could gain an edge in the crowded race.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, seeking to influence the wide-open race to replace outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom.
- California's 'top-two' primary system on June 2 allows the two highest vote-getters to advance, fueling Democratic fears that a crowded field could leave them excluded from the November general election.
- A UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll shows Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco leading, with 17% and 16% support respectively, ahead of several prominent Democratic contenders.
- The president's "COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT" could supercharge Hilton's momentum heading into this weekend's state GOP convention, potentially helping him secure the party nod over rival Bianco.
- Hilton, a former Fox News host and British immigrant, has focused his campaign on crime and high taxes, promising to improve the state with federal assistance from the Trump administration.
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Trump Makes Much-Anticipated Endorsement In Key Race
President Donald Trump is jumping into California’s governor race, throwing his weight behind Republican Steve Hilton in a move that could scramble an already crowded field to replace term-limited Gov. Gavin Newsom. “With Federal help, and a Great Governor, like Steve Hilton, California can be better than ever before!” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post early Monday. “Steve Hilton has my COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT.” Trump praised Hilton as a “…
Trump endorses Steve Hilton for Calif. governor: ‘He is a truly fine man’
OAN Staff Katherine Mosack 8:41 AM – Monday, April 5, 2026 President Donald Trump has given a full endorsement to Republican former Fox News host Steve Hilton for governor of California. “I have known and respected Steve Hilton, who is running for Governor of California, for many years,” the…
Trump Endorses Steve Hilton in California Governor Race
President Donald Trump delivered a high-profile endorsement in California’s gubernatorial race late Sunday, backing Republican Steve Hilton over Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco. Trump took to Truth Social to praise Hilton: “I have known and respected Steve Hilton, who is running for Governor of California, for many years. He is a truly fine man, one who has watched as this once great State has gone to Hell. Gavin Newscum and the Democrats h…
'COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT': Trump puts thumb on the scale in the race to replace Gavin Newsom
With California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) nearing the end of his term, numerous candidates have stepped up to replace him in the upcoming gubernatorial primary race on June 2.Sixty-one individuals appear on the official certified list of candidates competing for California's top office. While there is currently no clear front-runner, several notable candidates have emerged. These include former Rep. Katie Porter (D), Rep. Eric Swalwell (D), climate …
The California gubernatorial race added up a new chapter that could redefine the political scenario: President Donald Trump decided to get involved in the race and publicly support a Republican candidate. His break-in not only shook his own party, but also altered the Democrats' calculations.A back-up that changes the board: Trump supports Steve HiltonTrump expressed his support for the former Fox News driver Steve Hilton through a message poste…
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