Trump endorses ex-Fox News host Steve Hilton in California governor’s race
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Donald Trump endorsed former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race.
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Donald Trump endorsed Republican former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race. The President announced his backing for Hilton on Truth Social, pledging federal support for his candidacy. This move could complicate Republican efforts to prevent Democrats from securing both spots in California's November runoff election. Trump stated that Hilton "has my COMPLETE & TOTAL ENDORSEMENT" and that he would help him "turn it around" as President.
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President Trump announced his backing for Hilton on Truth Social and pledged federal support for his candidacy.
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Trump Endorses Steve Hilton in California Governor's Race
President Donald Trump has officially endorsed former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the California governor's race. This endorsement signals Trump's continued influence in state-level politics and could shape the dynamics of the Republican primary.
Steve Hilton Endorsed by Trump in California Governor's Race
Former President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, in the California governor's race. This endorsement signals Trump's direct involvement in the state's political landscape.
Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor
Former President Donald Trump has officially endorsed ex-Fox News host Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial race. This endorsement signals Trump's direct involvement in state-level politics and his support for Hilton's campaign.
Trump Endorses Steve Hilton in California Governor's Race
President Donald Trump has officially endorsed former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the California governor's race. This endorsement signals Trump's direct involvement and aims to reorder the wide-open race for the state's top executive position.
Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor
President Donald Trump has officially endorsed Steve Hilton, a former UK political aide and ex-Fox News host, for California governor. This endorsement reorders the wide-open race and signals Trump's direct involvement in the state's gubernatorial primary.
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