Trump endorses Republican Steve Hilton in California governor’s race

Key Points:

• Former President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race, praising him as a "fine man" and expressing confidence in his leadership to improve the state.
• Hilton, a British immigrant and former UK political strategist, is competing against Republican Chad Bianco and multiple Democratic candidates in the June 2 primary, which advances the top two vote-getters to the November general election regardless of party.
• Democrats are concerned that the divided field of Democratic candidates could split the vote, potentially allowing Hilton and Bianco to secure the top two spots and exclude Democrats from the general election in a state that has not elected a Republican governor in nearly 20 years.
• Hilton has criticized Democratic policies for California’s high housing costs, gas prices, and unemployment, positioning himself as a candidate advocating for change after 15 years of one-party Democratic rule.
• Hilton’s background includes working with the UK Conservative Party during Margaret Thatcher’s era, advising former Prime Minister David Cameron, and hosting on Fox News before entering California politics.