Trump Endorses Ex-Fox News Host For Governor's Race

President Donald Trump endorsed former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the California governor's race Monday, potentially impacting the GOP's chance at flipping the seat.

Trump's endorsement may have killed Republicans' hopes of both Hilton and Republican Chad Bianco leading in the state's primary, edging out a split Democrat ticket from reaching the run-off, according to Politico. Trump's endorsement of Hilton, which he made on Truth Social Monday, is likely a death-blow to Bianco's chances and the party's hope of an evenly-split ticket.

"I have known and respected Steve Hilton, who is running for Governor of California, for many years," Trump said. "He is a truly fine man, one who has watched as this once great State has gone to Hell. Gavin Newscum and the Democrats have done an absolutely horrendous job. People are fleeing, crime is increasing, and Taxes are the highest of any State in the Country, maybe the World. Steve can turn it around, before it is too late, and, as President, I will help him to do so! With Federal help, and a Great Governor, like Steve Hilton, California can be better than ever before!"