Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor
Donald Trump endorsed Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and British political adviser, for California governor on Monday morning. The endorsement hurts the chances of the other major Republican candidate, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco.
Donald Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor early Monday morning, calling the former Fox News host a "fine man" he has known and respected for many years.
Hilton worked as a top adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron before moving to the United States. He later hosted a show on Fox News and is now running as a Republican for governor.
The endorsement deals a major blow to Chad Bianco, the Riverside County Sheriff who was the other leading Republican candidate. Political experts say Trump's backing could be "potentially fatal" to Bianco's campaign.
Hilton is a British immigrant who brings an unusual background to California politics. His campaign now has the backing of the most influential figure in the Republican Party.
The endorsement also hurts Republican hopes of having two GOP candidates advance past the primary, which could have locked Democrats out of the general election under California's system.
Trump's backing could reshape California's 2026 governor race and give Republicans a stronger chance in a state Democrats have dominated for years. His endorsements typically boost Republican candidates significantly in primary elections.
Watch how Hilton's fundraising and poll numbers change after Trump's endorsement. The California primary election is in 2026.
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