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Bianco criticizes Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton for California governor

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President Donald Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, and GOP candidate Chad Bianco denounced the decision on social media Monday.

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Foxla
Trump endorses Republican Steve Hilton for California governor (opens Foxla)
Published Apr 5, 2026
Foxla's feed description
President Donald Trump has endorsed conservative commentator Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial race.
The Daily Caller
Who Is Steve Hilton, Ex-Fox News Host Trump Endorsed For Governor? (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 5, 2026
The Daily Caller's feed description
President Donald Trump endorsed former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial race Monday morning.
Fox News
President Trump makes endorsement in California gubernatorial race: 'He will be a GREAT Governor' (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 5, 2026
Fox News's feed description
President Donald Trump issued a full-throated endorsement of Steve Hilton for California governor ahead of the June jungle primary in the state.
Deadline
Donald Trump Endorses Steve Hilton For California Governor (opens Deadline)
Published Apr 5, 2026
Deadline's feed description
President Donald Trump endorses GOP candidate and former Fox News host Steve Hilton For California governor.
New York Post
Trump endorses former British government aide Steve Hilton in California governor’s race (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 5, 2026
New York Post's feed description
US President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed former British government aide and Fox News host Steve Hilton in the upcoming California governor’s race.
Washington Examiner
Trump endorses Steve Hilton for California governor while blasting Newsom as doing a 'horrendous job' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 5, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
President Donald Trump gave his endorsement to Steve Hilton in the 2026 California gubernatorial election.
KESQ Palm Springs
Trump endorses Republican Steve Hilton in California governor’s race (opens KESQ Palm Springs)
Published Apr 5, 2026
KESQ Palm Springs's feed description
By Logan Schiciano, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race, potentially shaking up a crowded race to replace outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsweek
Donald Trump endorses candidate for California Governor (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 5, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind candidate Steve Hilton in the race after warning California "has gone to hell".
KESQ Palm Springs
Locals react to President Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton for CA governor (opens KESQ Palm Springs)
Published Apr 5, 2026
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COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) - President Donald Trump has endorsed former Fox News host Steve Hilton for the California's governor race. He wrote this morning in a post on Truth Social, “I have known and respected Steve Hilton, who is running for Governor of California, for many years.
NBC News
Trump endorses Steve Hilton in California governor's race (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 5, 2026
NBC News's feed description
President Donald Trump endorsed former Fox News host Steve Hilton for governor of California in an overnight Truth Social post, potentially shaking up a crowded primary race that will see the top two vote getters advance to the general election, regardless of their political party.
NBC Los Angeles
President Trump endorses Steve Hilton for California governor (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 5, 2026
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President Donald Trump has endorsed former Fox News host Steve Hilton for governor of California, he announced on social media late Sunday night.
MyNorthwest
Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Apr 5, 2026
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a crowded, wide-open race to lead the
ABC 7 San Francisco
Pres. Trump endorses former Fox News host Steve Hilton for California governor (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Apr 5, 2026
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
President Donald Trump endorsed former Fox News host Steve Hilton for California governor on Sunday night.
Times Of San Diego
Republican Steven Hilton gains Trump endorsement in governor's race (opens Times Of San Diego)
Published Apr 5, 2026
Times Of San Diego's feed description
The endorsement — coming about a month before mail ballots go out to voters for the June 2 primary — will help Hilton coalesce conservative support.
RedState
The ‘Moment California Has Been Waiting For’—Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for Governor (opens RedState)
Published Apr 5, 2026
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Trump endorses Steve Hilton for California governor, promising tax relief and tackling homelessness.
CBS News
President Trump endorses Steve Hilton in California governor (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 5, 2026
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The endorsement comes as two Republicans vie for the top two spots in June's primary election amid a crowded, split Democratic field.
Townhall
President Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for CA Governor (opens Townhall)
Published Apr 5, 2026
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President Trump endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor, boosting his lead in the race.
Newsweek
Democrats' chances of losing to Steve Hilton in California governor race (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 5, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
Republican Steve Hilton has President Donald Trump's support in his bid to lead California.
Los Angeles Times
President Trump endorses Steve Hilton in the California governor's race (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 5, 2026
Los Angeles Times's feed description
President Trump endorses conservative commentator Steve Hilton in the California gubernatorial contest. Hilton and his fellow Republican Chad Bianco, the sheriff of Riverside County, have been leading polls in the state.
Lamag
Trump Endorses Steve Hilton in California Governor Race (opens Lamag)
Published Apr 5, 2026
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Donald Trump backs Steve Hilton as California’s governor race heats up ahead of a CNN debate and tightening polls.
ABC 7 San Francisco
How Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton impacts California governor's race (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Apr 6, 2026
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
President Donald Trump endorsed Steven Hilton over Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco in the California governor's race.
RedState
Is Trump's Endorsement of Steve Hilton for CA Governor the Nail in the Coffin for Chad Bianco? (opens RedState)
Published Apr 6, 2026
RedState's feed description
Trump endorses Steve Hilton for California governor, impacting the race against Chad Bianco in the 2026 primary.
Washington Examiner
Trump's 'smart' California gubernatorial race endorsement: Steve Hilton (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 6, 2026
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The gubernatorial hopeful brushed aside concerns Tuesday that an endorsement from Trump could be a liability in the general election.
Washington Examiner
Why Trump's Steve Hilton endorsement could backfire in California (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 6, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
President Donald Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton in California's crowded gubernatorial race might have handed Democrats the win.
NBC Los Angeles
Bianco criticizes Trump's endorsement of Steve Hilton for California governor (opens NBC Los Angeles)
Published Apr 6, 2026
NBC Los Angeles's feed description
President Donald Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, and GOP candidate Chad Bianco denounced the decision on social media Monday.

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