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Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race — Donald Trump | ChamberLight
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SOURCE CHECK TAP FOR WHY Outlet credibility · ABC News 88/100 HIGH 20 stories · 86–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This article 1 analysis · Apr 12, 2026
90 Credibility Source credibility: 90 out of 100, high 95 Neutrality Story neutrality: 95 out of 100, balanced CENTER LEAN Center
Donald Trump has endorsed conservative commentator Steve Hilton for California governor, a move likely to consolidate Republican support in a crowded field and potentially influence whether a Republican makes it to the general election ballot.
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● OPEN ▲ GOOD LOOK TAP TO VOTE 46% TAP TO VOTE ▼ BAD LOOK TAP TO VOTE 54% TAP TO VOTE
Doesn't really affect Trump Rated by people, not pundits. ● OPEN
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best Outlet credibility · ABC News 88/100 HIGH 20 stories · 86–89 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This article 1 analysis · Apr 12, 2026
90 Credibility HIGH Source credibility: 90 out of 100 95 Neutrality BALANCED Story neutrality: 95 out of 100
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potential Democratic candidate
FP potential Democratic candidate
potential Democratic candidate
ALSO MENTIONED Steve Hilton, candidate for governor; Chad Bianco, GOP primary rival; Gavin Newsom, outgoing Governor
ALSO MENTIONED Steve Hilton, candidate for governor; Chad Bianco, GOP primary rival; Gavin Newsom, outgoing Governor
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