Steve Hilton gives brutal reality check to California gubernatorial rival
Steve Hilton has criticized California gubernatorial rival Matt Mahan for his claims about addressing homelessness in San Jose. During a visit to the city, Hilton filmed homeless individuals and closed storefronts, questioning Mahan's leadership. Mahan defended his record, asserting that San Jose has made significant progress in reducing homelessness.
- ▪Steve Hilton is a Republican candidate for California governor.
- ▪Hilton visited San Jose to challenge Mayor Matt Mahan's claims about homelessness improvements.
- ▪Mahan responded by highlighting the city's achievements in reducing unsheltered homelessness.
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Politics Steve Hilton gives brutal reality check to California gubernatorial rival By Titus Wu Published May 18, 2026, 2:25 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The slugfest in California’s crowded governor’s race is heating up, and Republican Steve Hilton may have just landed one of the sharpest blows yet as the June 2 primary nears. Hilton decided he had enough of the “bragging” done by Democratic San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan when it came to improving the homeless situation, and visited a park in the city himself. 4 Steve Hilton pays a visit to San Jose.
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