Steve Hilton
ON THE RECORD · 14 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“there’s a majority in this state who agree that it’s reasonable to show ID when you vote,”
Steve Hilton · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Hilton argued that a majority of Californians agree it is reasonable to show ID when voting.
“vaccines that are really important for public health.”
Steve Hilton · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Hilton said he was pro-vaccine but suggested lowering requirements could help increase compliance for important vaccines.
“All you ever say is Trump, Trump, Trump,”
Steve Hilton · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Hilton fired back at Becerra during a debate exchange.
“He wasn’t even supposed to be the candidate,”
Steve Hilton · said 2026-09-30 · reported 2026-10-01
Hilton argued during a debate that Becerra was not actively campaigning and was taking voters for granted.
“quickest way to get more money in people’s pockets is for the government to take less out.”
Steve Hilton · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Hilton argued against Becerra's criticism of his tax plan during the debate.
“may require regulation and legislation”
Steve Hilton · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Hilton discussed his views on AI companies during the debate.
“if we vote the same way in this state as we’ve been doing, we’re going to get the same results.”
Steve Hilton · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Hilton argued that continuing to vote the same way would produce the same results.
“I’ve got confidence in what we saw in the primary and in this process,”
Steve Hilton · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Hilton expressed confidence in California's election systems when asked about Trump's voter fraud claims.
“That is the attitude we get from these people who’ve been in charge of our state for 16 years, and they think that they can just do whatever they want, get whatever bad results, the highest taxes in the country for the worst results, taking everybody for granted, taking their votes for granted,”
Steve Hilton · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Hilton criticized the attitude of Democratic leaders who have been in charge of California for 16 years.
“That spirit is being crushed by this bloated nanny-state bureaucratic government that Xavier has been a part of for 36 years and would continue. It’s time to try something different,”
Steve Hilton · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Hilton closed the debate by arguing Democrats had mismanaged California and it was time for change.
“I just want to ask every Californian: Aren’t you tired of that?”
Steve Hilton · said 2026-09-30 · reported 2026-10-01
Hilton appealed to Californians during a debate, arguing they should be tired of Becerra's approach to the campaign.
“nearly the highest amount in the entire country for some of the worst results”
Steve Hilton · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Hilton criticized California's Democratic education policy for high spending and poor results.
“that’s all you say on every question”
Steve Hilton · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Hilton told Becerra that Trump's name is all he says on every question.
“there is scope within the law”
Steve Hilton · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
Hilton, pressed on mass deportations, said there is scope within the law for cooperation on specific crimes and circumstances.