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President Donald Trump delivered a major endorsement in the California governor’s race that could shake things up.
Late Sunday night, Trump endorsed Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host. He chose Hilton over the other Republican in the race, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.
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Polling in the California governor’s race has former Fox News host Steve Hilton and Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco not only in the top tier but leading the pack in some surveys.
Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that he has known and respected Hilton for years, calling him a “truly fine man.”
People are fleeing [California], crime is increasing, and Taxes are the highest of any State in the Country, maybe the World. Steve can turn it around, before it is too late, and, as President, I will help him to do so! With Federal help, and a Great Governor, like Steve Hilton, California can be better than ever before! Steve Hilton has my COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT. He will be a GREAT Governor and, importantly, WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!!!” Trump wrote.
His endorsement has the potential to consolidate support for Hilton, which could help him move on past the June 2 primary, limiting the chances of two Republicans boxing out the crowded field of Democrats.
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Leading in some polls in the wide-open California Governor’s race as the June primary creeps closer is Republican and former Fox News host Steve Hilton.
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