Summary
President Donald Trump criticized Fox News for highlighting billionaire Tom Steyer after a new poll showed Steyer leading Republican Steve Hilton in California’s governor race. Trump expressed frustration that Fox News was promoting a Democrat instead of Republican candidates like Hilton, whom he supports.
Key Facts
- A new poll showed Tom Steyer leading Steve Hilton in the California governor race by 21% to 18%.
- Democratic Representative Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race after sexual misconduct allegations.
- President Trump posted on Truth Social criticizing Fox News for airing a story about Steyer.
- Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for governor earlier this month.
- Steyer responded to Trump’s criticism by reminding voters of Trump’s record on gas prices.
- The last Republican governor of California was Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003–2011).
- Trump has recently expressed dissatisfaction with Fox News despite praising it previously.
- Specific Fox News hosts, including Shannon Bream and Jessica Tarlov, were publicly criticized by Trump last week.
