SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- President Donald Trump announced Sunday he is endorsing Republican Steve Hilton in the crowded race for California governor. Hilton is an author and former Fox News host. He previously served as a director of strategy for British Prime Minister David Cameron. In an endorsem ent posted to Truth Social, Trump wrote that he has “known and respected” Hilton for many years. California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton and President Donald Trump (AP Photo/Laure Andrillon/Alex Brandon) “He is a truly fine man, one who has watched as this once great State has gone to Hell,” Trump wrote. “Steve can turn it around, before it is too late, and, as President, I will help him to do so! With Federal help, and a Great Governor, like Steve Hilton, California can be better than ever before! Steve Hilton has my COMPLETE TOTAL ENDORSEMENT.” Candidates confirmed for Inside California Politics governor’s debate on KRON4 There has been no reaction to the president's endorsement as of early Monday morning from Hilton or other gubernatorial candidates, including Republican Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco. ...read more read less