California Republicans snub Trump, don’t endorse in governor’s race

The California Republican Party declined to endorse a candidate in the state's gubernatorial race on Sunday, despite President Trump's endorsement of former Fox News host Steve Hilton. At their convention, neither candidate for governor achieved the necessary 60% threshold for an endorsement, according to a post by the Golden State GOP on X. This decision marks a notable snub to President Trump, whose preferred candidate, Steve Hilton, failed to secure the party's official backing. The lack of a unified endorsement could signal internal divisions within the California GOP or a strategic move to allow candidates to campaign independently. This outcome may affect the visibility and fundraising capabilities of Republican candidates in the upcoming election.