As California prepares for its primary election on June 2, President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for governor. Trump praised Hilton, a conservative commentator, as someone capable of improving California, which he described as having 'gone to hell' due to high taxes. Trump's endorsement is significant as it aims to unify conservative voters in a race that currently lacks a clear frontrunner. However, Trump's popularity is low among the broader Democratic electorate, which could complicate Hilton's prospects in the November general election. The state's unusual 'top two' primary system allows the possibility of an all-Republican general election, as only the top two candidates, regardless of party affiliation, will advance. With over 50 candidates on the ballot, including eight established Democrats, the competition remains fierce, with Hilton and fellow Republican Chad Bianco, the Riverside County sheriff, leading the pack alongside several prominent Democrats such as US Representative Eric Swalwell and former Representative Katie Porter.