California Governor Race Heats Up Over Becerra's HHS Record

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

In the September 30 CNN debate, Democratic frontrunner Becerra touted his momentum and tied Republican Hilton to Trump on taxes and immigration, while Hilton hammered California's high costs and Becerra's HHS tenure. Critics like Lara Logan and @Real_RobN highlighted whistleblower reports of rushed child placements, leaked audio of Becerra pushing speed, and abuse concerns, calling it a major scandal. Becerra leads polls by 25 points, with Hilton pitching tax cuts and cheaper gas; the race heads to November with HHS issues front and center.

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@XavierBecerra
Oct 1
Another win for Team Becerra! Thank you to everyone who watched last night's debate to show their support. This movement is real. Our campaign is powered by community, passion, and hope for a stronger California. We’re almost there!
@SteveHiltonx
Oct 1
Just try it, California.
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@laralogan
Oct 2
The balls on Becerra - imagine running for Gov of California when you’re the guy who knowingly & intentionally trafficked children through our borders, to use his own words: “in an assembly line”? You have to be a special kind-of evil to send children to be raped, tortured,
@Real_RobN
Oct 2
This is: The candidate the Democrats have chosen for the state of California. Xavier Becerra, in a leaked audio recording, confirms that he transformed HHS into one of the largest child-trafficking operations in U.S. history. He admits that trafficked children were being
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@Real_RobN
Oct 2
This is: The candidate the Democrats have chosen for the state of California. Xavier Becerra, in a leaked audio recording, confirms that he transformed HHS into one of the largest child-trafficking operations in U.S. history. He admits that trafficked children were being
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@AmbassadorRice
Oct 2
.@SteveHiltonx Make no mistake, I support @XavierBecerra for CA Gov. So stop using my name against him.