"Trump stated that he has known Hilton for years and described him as 'a truly fine man' who could turn around a state beset with notoriously high taxes. He emphasized that 'with Federal help, and a Great Governor, like Steve Hilton, California can be better than ever before!'"
"Bonta argued that Trump's executive order represents a 'shocking and unprecedented power grab' ahead of the 2026 election, asserting that 'the president doesn't have authority over the time, place and manner of elections in the states, and he knows that.'"
Trump endorsed Steve Hilton on Truth Social, praising him as a capable leader who could improve California's situation. He criticized the state's high taxes and expressed confidence that with federal assistance, Hilton could revitalize California. The endorsement aims to consolidate conservative support ahead of the June 2 primary, although Trump's unpopularity in California could pose challenges in a general election against a Democrat. California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Trump's executive order regarding mail voting, arguing it represents an overreach of presidential authority.
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