Trump endorses ex-Fox News host Steve Hilton in California governor’s race
Trump endorses ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton for California governor
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Donald Trump endorsed former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the California governor's race on Monday via Truth Social. Hilton, a Republican, is running in California's "jungle primary" system, where the top two finishers advance to the November runoff. This endorsement complicates Republican strategy, which aimed for Hilton and another Republican candidate to split the conservative vote and secure both runoff spots. Hilton's platform, called "Califordable," focuses on lowering the cost of living through measures like reducing gas prices and energy costs, and eliminating state income tax for lower earners. The endorsement could trigger significant spending from Democratic groups to boost a single Republican candidate, potentially preventing a Republican shutout in the general election.
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AI-ExtractedThe last Republican to run California was Arnold Schwarzenegger, who was in office from 2003 to 2011.
Hilton promised to bring gas prices down to $3 a gallon.
Donald Trump has endorsed Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race.
Hilton held the lead with likely voters at 16% in a March poll by the state’s Democratic party.
Waste and fraud in state programs has cost taxpayers more than $430bn over five years.
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