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Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor

Is Trump's endorsement of Hilton a game-changer or a self-inflicted wound that hands Democrats a free win?

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Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor

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Above: Steve Hilton speaks at the Skirball Cultural Center on Feb. 26. Image credit: David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News/Getty Images

The Spin

Narrative A

This is exactly what California needs to finally break free from Newsom's disastrous legacy. Hilton has already hit the ground running with a California DOGE initiative, traveling statewide and rooting out fraud before even taking office. With Trump's complete and total backing, Hilton is the only candidate with the vision and drive to make the Golden State great again.

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Narrative B

This is a massive unforced error that hands California Democrats a gift. By consolidating Republican voters behind one candidate, the move collapses any chance of two Republicans advancing to the general and lets a Democrat slip into second place. Trump now fully owns the inevitable GOP loss in November, which will likely happen in a state where Trump is unpopular.

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