California governor candidate Steve Hilton reveals his first major move if he wins election — and Dems will hate it
California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton has announced his first major action if elected, which involves investigating Governor Gavin Newsom for fraud. He plans to establish a California Taxpayer Fraud Strike Force to address alleged fraud and mismanagement in state spending. Hilton also outlined his broader economic plan aimed at reducing the cost of living in California.
- ▪Steve Hilton intends to investigate Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta for alleged fraud amounting to $425 billion.
- ▪He plans to allocate $100 million to create a California Taxpayer Fraud Strike Force to prioritize investigations into various state spending areas.
- ▪Hilton's economic plan includes proposals to reduce energy costs and housing expenses, while eliminating certain environmental regulations.
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Politics California governor candidate Steve Hilton reveals his first major move if he wins election — and Dems will hate it By Benjamin Brown Published May 31, 2026, 9:58 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Steve Hilton has vowed to investigate Gavin Newsom for fraud as his first act as California governor if he wins the election. The California Post can reveal the Republican gubernatorial candidate’s first executive order will target Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta over what he claims is $425 billion in fraud.
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