California Governor Gavin Newsom is being mocked online for an "embarrassing" televised address Tuesday night that experienced several technology meltdowns, resulting in the governor not being audible for parts of his speech. (Getty Images)
But with the nation watching the battle between the sitting California governor and President Donald Trump over squelching the riots and ICE deportations, Hilton went as far as to say that "Newsom is a total joke."
"He's shown in the last few days he is not fit to be governor of this state," Hilton explained to Fox. "He is certainly not fit to be President of the United States, which is the only thing he seems to be focused on, which is why right at the beginning of all this, instead of acting immediately to make sure that things didn't get out of hand and to protect communities, to protect small businesses and to prevent law and order and uphold civilized values."
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Hilton was joined in the interview with Fox News Digital by Gloria Romero, a former Democratic California senate leader turned Republican who previously represented East Los Angeles.
National Guard are deployed around downtown Los Angeles, Sunday, June 8, 2025, following an immigration raid protest the night before. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)
Speculation that Newsom could make a run for the Democratic ticket for president in 2028 heightened during his national address this week, where he said "California may be first, but it clearly will not end here. Other states are next. Democracy is next."
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Newsom is termed out as California governor, giving Hilton and other GOP hopefuls a chance to flip the state red for the first time since Arnold Schwarzenegger over 14 years ago.
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news. Story tips can be sent to Preston.Mizell@fox.com and on X @MizellPreston
Preston Mizell is a writer with Fox News Digital covering breaking news.
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