Hilton is one of two Republican candidates in a highly competitive race to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Donald Trump endorsed conservative commentator Steve Hilton for California governor in a race that has some Democrats worried.

Some Republicans had argued the party’s best shot at the governor’s mansion depended on Trump staying out of the contest.

U.S. President Donald ⁠Trump ⁠on Monday endorsed former ⁠British government aide and Fox News host ​Steve Hilton in the upcoming California governor's race. Hilton, who has ‌dual nationality, served as ‌former British Prime Minister David Cameron's director of ⁠strategy ⁠and was one of his closest advisers before leaving ​Downing Street in 2012 and moving to California.

President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a crowded, wide-open race to lead the nation’s most populous state.

California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat and possible 2028 presidential candidate, is unable to run for a third term due to term limits in the Golden State, leaving open a race that has drawn significant attention.

President Donald Trump endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California governor early Monday morning on Truth Social. "I have known and respected Steve Hilton, who is running for Governor of California,

President Donald Trump has announced his support for California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton, potentially consolidating the Republican vote and threatening to shut Democrats out of the election for the first time in history.