“California is desperate for change," the Republican contender told Newsweek.

President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Republican Steve Hilton in the California governor’s race, potentially shaking up a crowded race to replace outgoing Gov. Gavin Newsom.

President Donald Trump endorsed Steve Hilton, a Republican and former Fox News host, to be the next governor of California from a wide field of candidates competing to replace Gavin Newsom. “I have ...