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Washington Examiner • April 6, 2026 06:35

Trump endorses Steve Hilton for California governor while blasting Newsom as doing a ‘horrendous job’

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President Donald Trump issued his “complete and total endorsement” to Steve Hilton on early Monday morning in the 2026 California gubernatorial election.  Trump called Hilton a “great man” and said he can help restore California to its former glory, while criticizing Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) and California Democrats. The endorsement of Hilton came early Monday […]

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