Steve Hilton roasts Xavier Becerra with sitcom-style ad after Dem gov. candidate advances to runoff: ‘Is this a joke?’
Steve Hilton has launched a satirical ad targeting Xavier Becerra, who is projected to advance in the California gubernatorial primary. The ad features sitcom-style humor and critiques Becerra's political career and past performance. As the election approaches, Hilton aims to position himself as a candidate for change, while Becerra defends his record against the attacks.
- ▪Steve Hilton's ad against Xavier Becerra uses humor to criticize Becerra's political career.
- ▪Becerra is projected to be the Democratic candidate for governor after the primary results.
- ▪Hilton is currently trailing Becerra by about 30,000 votes with 68% of ballots reported.
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Politics Steve Hilton roasts Xavier Becerra with sitcom-style ad after Dem gov. candidate advances to runoff: ‘Is this a joke?’ By Titus Wu Published June 6, 2026, 1:13 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The results from Tuesday’s primary for California governor have yet to still be concluded, but it already seems the general election war is under way. Republican candidate Steve Hilton came out Saturday morning with a blistering ad against former Biden administration secretary Xavier Becerra, the only candidate so far projected to advance from the primary. Hilton’s response to that news: “Is this a joke?” 3 A new campaign ad by Steve Hilton attacks Becerra.
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