"Conservative commentator Steve Hilton accused rival Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco of coddling illegal immigrants and called him 'wishy-washy.' Bianco retaliated by labeling Hilton a 'fraud' for denying others the same pathway to U.S. citizenship he received."
"'What an outrageous and offensive insult that Chad just made to every legal immigrant in this state and in this country,' Hilton fumed, highlighting the emotional stakes of their debate."
"The California Republican Party weighs making an endorsement in the 2026 race for governor, with hundreds of delegates gathering to decide if either candidate can achieve the 60% vote threshold for official support."
"President Trump endorsed Hilton late Sunday, which could significantly influence the state's GOP voters as the primary approaches, despite the Democratic voter majority in California."
The race for the California governor's office has become increasingly aggressive as Republican candidates Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco clash over immigration issues. During a recent debate, Hilton accused Bianco of being lenient towards illegal immigrants, while Bianco criticized Hilton's immigrant status. The California Republican Party is set to endorse a candidate, but it remains uncertain if either will secure the necessary votes. Despite a significant Democratic majority, both Republicans are leading in polls, and Trump's endorsement of Hilton may sway GOP voters ahead of the primary.
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