Hilton’s Anti-Trump Play in California | San Jose News

Steve Hilton, the Republican governor candidate in California, is pulling out all the stops to win over voters who dislike Trump but still want change — in a state where Democrats dominate. His bold new ad asks: “Can you be anti-Trump but still vote for me?” by posing a simple test that invites voters to prioritize California’s direction over party loyalty. He’s spotlighting everyday frustrations like soaring gas prices and electricity costs to appeal to independents and disillusioned Democrats. While critics call it a “spin job,” Hilton’s team insists he’s not distancing himself from Trump — he’s proud of the endorsement — and the ad’s real goal is to unite voters around shared frustrations, not partisan labels. With Democratic frontrunner Xavier Becerra holding a big lead, Hilton’s gamble could be his only shot at victory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bff30abd456dab72