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Steve Hilton: Brit running for California governor

Steve Hilton: Brit running for California governor

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Steve Hilton on leaving Britain and his Trump-backed bid for California governor

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“I'm a proud American. I became a citizen in 2021. I feel at home
here both in America and actually, in a way I actually have never
felt before. I feel like this is where I'm meant to be, and I
couldn't be more honoured that people now are putting their faith
in me to turn the state around.”

Nick Robinson speaks to Steve Hilton, the British-born Republican
candidate for governor of California in November’s US midterm
elections.

Once a senior adviser to former UK prime minister David Cameron,
Hilton left British politics to build a new life in America.

Now endorsed by President Donald Trump, he explains why he
believes the Republican Party best represents what he calls
“positive populism”.

Hilton reflects on his upbringing as the son of Hungarian
refugees, the opportunities he says transformed his life, and why
he feels a stronger sense of belonging in America than he ever
did in Britain.

The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our
world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC,
including episodes with former US Secretary of State John Kerry
and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.

You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a
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Presenter: Nick Robinson Producer: Osman Iqbal Editor: Damon Rose

(Image: Steve Hilton. Credit: Reuters)