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Trump-Backed Hilton Vows Lockdown Probe in Governor Race

6/25/2026

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Hilton Probes Lockdowns

Republican Steve Hilton, a Fox News host endorsed by President Donald Trump, will probe California’s 2020 lockdowns if elected governor.
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton advanced from California’s June 2 top-two primary and will contest the Nov. 3 gubernatorial election.
Housing, health-care and utility affordability are areas for Xavier Becerra, HHS secretary and attorney general.
Hilton proposes eliminating income tax on the first $150,000 and taxing higher earnings at 8 %.

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Trump Demands Probe

U.S. President Donald Trump said he called a California attorney to demand election-fraud probe that helped Steve Hilton reach runoff.
Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra advanced from California’s June 2 top-two primary and will contest the Nov 3 gubernatorial election.
Bill Essayli, U.S. attorney for California’s Central District, said the office was pursuing election-fraud investigations.
Spencer Pratt failed to reach the Los Angeles mayoral runoff, a result Trump also called rigged.

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Hilton Probes Lockdowns

Republican Steve Hilton, a Fox News host endorsed by President Donald Trump, will probe California’s 2020 lockdowns if elected governor.
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton advanced from California’s June 2 top-two primary and will contest the Nov. 3 gubernatorial election.
Housing, health-care and utility affordability are areas for Xavier Becerra, HHS secretary and attorney general.
Hilton proposes eliminating income tax on the first $150,000 and taxing higher earnings at 8 %.

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