Trump Endorses Steve Hilton, Boosting GOP Bid for California Governor

President Trump endorsed Steve Hilton, potentially upending a closely contested primary.

Trump hailed Hilton as a truly fine man and pledged complete and total endorsement along with federal support.

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Hilton is vying with Chad Bianco for the GOP slot in the state's jungle primary, which advances the top two vote-getters regardless of party.

The endorsement could consolidate conservative support around Hilton.

At least eight Democratic candidates are competing to succeed Gavin Newsom.

Polling has shown a fragmented Democratic field with no clear frontrunner.

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Hilton and Bianco have been leading the pack among Republicans.

Trump's endorsement changes the calculus and may free up Democratic resources.

Hilton has been campaigning on crime, high taxes, and the cost of living.

He told KCRA the focus is affordability and ending climate extremism on fossil fuels.

Trump declared Gavin Newscum and the Democrats have done an absolutely horrendous job.

People are fleeing, crime is increasing, and Taxes are the highest.