Steve Hilton tells Becerra to prepare ‘criminal defense’ over ex-aide’s corruption case

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Republican California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton drew gasps from the California governor debate crowd after telling former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to prepare his criminal defense in a corruption case.

Trump-endorsed Hilton targeted one of the highest-polling candidates in the race over allegations of corruption during his time in the Biden administration and new allegations about improper payments taken from his campaign account.

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