Steve Hilton on California Gas Prices: Blaming Democrat Policies and Proposing Solutions

California's High Gas Prices

• ⛽ Ashley Ashley reports that while gas prices are at a four-year low nationwide for the July 4th holiday, California is experiencing the highest prices, which are continuing to rise.
• 🎯 Steve Hilton attributes these high prices directly to Democrat policies.

Proposed Solutions to Lower Gas Prices

• 📜 Hilton plans to roll back climate initiatives as governor, starting with firing the head of the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
• 💸 Specific policies to be addressed include the gas tax (highest in the nation), the low-carbon fuel standard (described as a boondoggle for ethanol), the cap and trade system (a tax on fossil fuel producers/users), and regulations on refineries.
• 🛢️ He also aims to reverse the decline in California's oil and gas production, criticizing the state's reliance on importing oil from countries like Iraq.
• 💰 Hilton believes these actions could bring gas prices down to $3 per gallon in California.

Desire for Political Change in California

• 🗣️ Hilton senses a strong desire for change among Californians, particularly among working-class residents who are struggling with the high cost of gas, taxes, housing, and electricity.
• 🌊 He predicts a conservative populist revolution in California in 2026, similar to the trend seen nationwide with President Trump.