Republican Hilton tells Californians they can hate Trump but still vote for him in governor’s race

Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for California governor, launched his campaign by urging left-leaning voters to support him despite their dislike of Donald Trump, who has endorsed him. Hilton promised to address California’s high cost of living, including lowering gas prices, utility bills, and income taxes, while criticizing Democrats for the state’s political and social issues. His Democratic opponent, Xavier Becerra, dismissed Hilton as a 'Trump puppet' and rejected his campaign's claims.