Trump endorses Steve Hilton in California governor's race
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Former Fox News host Steve Hilton received a full endorsement from former President Donald Trump for California governor, potentially influencing the crowded primary race set for June 2.
- Trump praised Hilton's ability to improve California's leadership and pledged federal support, criticizing current Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic candidates.
- The primary features eight prominent Democrats and two Republicans, with Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco leading Republican contenders, while Democratic votes remain fragmented among several candidates.
- Recent polling shows no clear frontrunner, with Hilton and Bianco leading at 17% and 16%, respectively, followed closely by Democratic candidates Eric Swalwell and Katie Porter.
- Hilton's platform includes tax reductions, promoting home ownership, and improving education standards; his background includes advising former UK Prime Minister David Cameron on environmental and community-focused policies.
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