California Gubernatorial Candidate Dressed as Opponent for Halloween
Steve Hilton impersonated Xavier Becerra at Halloween event, sparking political debate ahead of election.
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California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton made headlines after dressing as his opponent, Xavier Becerra, during a Halloween-themed event in Highland Park, Los Angeles. The costume was part of a Trunk or Treat gathering, where Hilton took the opportunity to mock the Democratic candidate’s stance on taxes.
Trunk-or-Treat in Highland Park, LA! 🎃
Hilton continued his impersonation during an appearance on Fox News’ The Big Weekend Show, where he donned the Becerra mask and mimicked the governor’s rhetoric. During the segment, he told host Tomi Lahren, “I’m sorry Steve Hilton couldn’t be with us today, so I’m here as Xavier Becerra and my mileage tax is going to go up and up and up every mile you drive, and you’re going to love it, because Californians love taxes.”
Xavier Becerra’s mileage tax idea is so terrible, even a child knows it’s a bad idea! https://t.co/zUGcrn593f
The Halloween event occurred just three days before the gubernatorial election, adding a layer of political theatrics to the campaign. Becerra, a Democrat, recently expressed support for a vehicle-miles-traveled tax to fund road maintenance, especially as more drivers shift to electric vehicles that do not pay the gas tax.
Becerra defended the current 63.4-cent-per-gallon state gas tax, emphasizing that California’s roads are not maintained by magic. Meanwhile, Hilton has repeatedly criticized the idea, calling it a regressive tax that would add roughly $1,000 a year for the average driver. He has also vowed to veto any such measure if elected.
Hilton’s campaign has focused on lower gas prices, a $73 vehicle-registration cap, and the rejection of a mileage tax. His efforts to differentiate himself from Becerra have drawn attention, especially given that California has not elected a Republican governor since Arnold Schwarzenegger.
The incident highlights the increasingly theatrical nature of political campaigns, where candidates use every opportunity to shape public perception. As the election approaches, the focus remains on policies and voter sentiment, with Halloween serving as an unexpected stage for political messaging.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
