US EditionTrump Endorses Republican Steve Hilton in California Governor’s 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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President Donald Trump backed Republican Steve Hilton in the California governorship race, which could shake off a busy race to succeed outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom. “With federal help and a great governor like Steve Hilton, California may be better than ever!” Trump wrote in a publication on Truth Social early Monday morning. “Steve Hilton has my COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESPAL.” The president called Hilton—a British immigrant and former UK politic…
Trump endorses former British govt aide in California governor's race
US President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed former British government aide and Fox News host Steve Hilton in the upcoming California governor's race. Hilton, who has dual nationality, served as former British Prime Minister David Cameron's director of strategy and was one of his closest advisers before leaving Downing Street in 2012 and moving to California. "I have known and respected Steve Hilton, who is running for Governor of California, fo…
President Trump endorses Steve Hilton in the California governor's race
President Trump endorses conservative commentator Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial contest. Hilton and his fellow Republican Chad Bianco, the sheriff of Riverside County, have been leading polls in the state.
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