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"The prices of electronics would definitely go up."

The tariffs will "increase prices for everything that's imported, and that includes food."

Trump tariffs would "raise prices even more for consumers."

"I am extremely confident that food will get more expensive."

Trump's tariffs would "increase the cost of US manufacturing."

"Trump is about to make every American pay even more for coffee."

"Tariffs would disrupt supply chains and increase production costs."

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President Donald Trump issued a "complete and total endorsement" of Steve Hilton in the 2026 California gubernatorial race, posting his backing on Truth Social and pledging federal support for Hilton's candidacy.

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President Donald Trump issued a "complete and total endorsement" of Steve Hilton in the 2026 California gubernatorial race, posting his backing on Truth Social and pledging federal support for Hilton's candidacy.

Hilton, a former Fox News host and ex-adviser to British Prime Minister David Cameron, is competing in California's jungle primary on June 2, where the top two vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party.

Hilton, a former Fox News host and ex-adviser to British Prime Minister David Cameron, is competing in California's jungle primary on June 2, where the top two vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party.

A UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll found Hilton leading the field at 17% among likely voters, with Republican rival Chad Bianco at 16% and Democrat Eric Swalwell at 14%.

A UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll found Hilton leading the field at 17% among likely voters, with Republican rival Chad Bianco at 16% and Democrat Eric Swalwell at 14%.

Political analyst Rob Pyers said Trump's endorsement of Hilton would likely free up "tens of millions of dollars" for Democratic groups that had been preparing to spend heavily to boost a Republican candidate to avoid a general election shutout.

Political analyst Rob Pyers said Trump's endorsement of Hilton would likely free up "tens of millions of dollars" for Democratic groups that had been preparing to spend heavily to boost a Republican candidate to avoid a general election shutout.

Trump's endorsement came days before California Republican delegates were set to convene in San Diego to vote on an official party endorsement, and one day after Hilton and Bianco debated in Rancho Mirage.

Trump's endorsement came days before California Republican delegates were set to convene in San Diego to vote on an official party endorsement, and one day after Hilton and Bianco debated in Rancho Mirage.

Hilton's platform, which he calls "Califordable," focuses on lowering the cost of living, including cutting state income tax for Californians earning $100,000 or less and reducing gas prices to $3 a gallon.

Hilton's platform, which he calls "Califordable," focuses on lowering the cost of living, including cutting state income tax for Californians earning $100,000 or less and reducing gas prices to $3 a gallon.

Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor

Trump Endorses Steve Hilton for California Governor

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