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He Was Satirized on British TV. Now He’s Trump’s Pick to Lead California.

He Was Satirized on British TV. Now He’s Trump’s Pick to Lead California.
New York Times Sunday 31 May 2026, 09:01 UTC By Danny Hakim, Stephen Castle and Laurel Rosenhall 1 min read
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Steve Hilton grabbed headlines when he worked in conservative politics in Britain. His American political renaissance in the California governor’s race has bemused former British colleagues and rivals.

Steve Hilton grabbed headlines when he worked in conservative politics in Britain. His American political renaissance in the California governor’s race has bemused former British colleagues and rivals.
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