President Trump endorses Steve Hilton in the California governor's race

President Trump endorsed conservative commentator Steve Hilton for California governor late Sunday night.

The endorsement could have a major impact on a race that remains up for grabs, with recent opinion polls showing Hilton and his top Republican rival, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, as top contenders in the 2026 contest.

Hilton "is a truly fine man, one who has watched as this once great State has gone to Hell," Trump posted on Truth Social, at 10:21 p.m. Pacific time, adding that he has known the candidate for many years.