President Trump Endorses Proven Conservative Steve Hilton for California Governor
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President Donald Trump has given his full and unwavering endorsement to Republican candidate Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial race, energizing conservatives and offering hope for real change ahead of the June 2 primary.
President Donald Trump has thrown his complete support behind Republican candidate Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial race, signaling a new era of leadership for the state. In a powerful Truth Social post late Sunday night, Trump declared, 'With Federal help, and a Great Governor, like Steve Hilton, California can be better than ever before! Steve Hilton has my COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT.'
Hilton, a respected former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, launched his campaign in April 2025. He is committed to tackling California’s out-of-control taxes and the severe housing crisis created by years of failed liberal policies.
Trump’s endorsement comes as Hilton faces strong competition from fellow Republican Chad Bianco, Riverside County Sheriff, and several Democrats, including U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell and former U.S. Representative Katie Porter. Under California’s top-two primary system, the two candidates with the most votes on June 2, regardless of party, will move on to the general election in November.
Recent polling shows a competitive race, with Hilton and Bianco leading among Republicans, while Swalwell and Porter vie for the Democratic vote. The crowded Democratic field has raised concerns about vote splitting, which could finally give Republicans a real shot at restoring sanity and prosperity to California.
Hilton’s campaign expressed deep gratitude for Trump’s endorsement, stating, 'With President Trump’s full backing and federal support, we are going to take California back and make it better than ever before!' This endorsement injects fresh momentum into Hilton’s campaign as conservatives rally to reclaim California from the grip of progressive mismanagement.