Matt Mahan slams Trump endorsement of GOP rival Steve Hilton
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“President Donald Trump’s endorsement of former Fox News host Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race isn’t exactly high praise — according to one Dem rival.”
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Two independent cross-references (The Guardian and Flipboard) confirm Donald Trump endorsed Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race. Wikipedia entries do not directly contradict this claim.
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— Stephen Glenn Charles Hilton (born 25 August 1969) is an English and American conservative political commentator, former political adviser, and contributor for the Fox News Channel. He served as direc…
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“San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan ridiculed Trump’s 'COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENT' of Hilton on X, saying he’s running for governor to 'do the opposite' if elected.”
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— Elections were held in the United States on November 5, 2024. In the presidential election, former Republican President Donald Trump, seeking a non-consecutive second term, defeated the incumbent Demo…
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— The 2026 California gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of California, with the statewide nonpartisan top-two primary election scheduled for June 2, 2026.…
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— The 2026 California lieutenant gubernatorial election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the lieutenant governor of California. Incumbent Democrat Eleni Kounalakis is term-limited and cannot s…
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“Hilton has been gaining in the polls, consistently ranking at the top of statewide surveys on the fractured governor’s race — which has nine Dems competing against two Republicans, Hilton and Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco, raising fears of a Democratic lockout.”
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— Stephen Glenn Charles Hilton (born 25 August 1969) is an English and American conservative political commentator, former political adviser, and contributor for the Fox News Channel. He served as direc…
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— The 2026 California gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of California, with the statewide nonpartisan top-two primary election scheduled for June 2, 2026.…
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— William Barron Hilton (October 23, 1927 – September 19, 2019) was an American business magnate, philanthropist and sportsman. The second son and successor of hotelier Conrad Hilton, he was the chairma…
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“Trump said Sunday he’s 'known and respected Steve Hilton' for years, calling him a 'truly fine man' who would clean up California.”
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No evidence found in any source to confirm or deny Donald Trump’s specific comments about knowing Steve Hilton.
“Trump is unpopular in California, with two-thirds of voters disapproving of his immigration policies in a Los Angeles Times poll this month.”
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No evidence found in any source to confirm or deny the Los Angeles Times poll on Trump’s immigration policies in California.
“He won 38% of votes in California in the 2024 presidential election.”
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No evidence found in any source to confirm or deny Donald Trump’s 38% vote share in California during the 2024 presidential election.
“A staunch critic of Gov. Gavin Newsom, Hilton has claimed he’ll slash gas taxes, cut red tape in housing production, and launch a DOGE-esque program to root out waste, fraud and abuse in California government.”
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No evidence found in any source to confirm or deny Steve Hilton’s specific policy proposals.
“Mahan has racked up donations and support from Silicon Valley heavyweights but struggled to crack 5% in statewide polls as Dem voters flock to East Bay Rep. Eric Swalwell, billionaire activist Tom Steyer and former Orange County Rep. Katie Porter.”
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No evidence found in any source to confirm or deny Matt Mahan’s poll performance or competition from other candidates.
“The San Jose mayor’s campaign suffered a blow last week when top campaign aide Eric Jaye quit, citing a 'difference of opinion about strategy.'”
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No evidence found in any source to confirm or deny Eric Jaye’s resignation from Matt Mahan’s campaign.
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