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Stephen Glenn Charles Hilton, born August 25, 1969, is a British and American political commentator and former adviser. He held a significant role as director of strategy for British Prime Minister David Cameron from 2010 to 2012. Hilton also hosted the Fox News program 'The Next Revolution' from 2017 to 2023, where he articulated his concept of 'positive populism' and expressed strong support for Donald Trump. His background includes co-founding the crowdfunding platform Crowdpac and a current candidacy in the 2026 California gubernatorial election.

Born in London to Hungarian immigrant parents who fled the 1956 revolution, Hilton experienced financial hardship in his youth. He received a bursary to attend Christ's Hospital School and later studied Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at Oxford. His early career involved working for the Conservative Central Office, where he developed a close association with David Cameron. Hilton was involved in the advertising strategy for the Conservative Party, including the controversial 'New Labour, New Danger' poster campaign. He also made an unsuccessful bid for a parliamentary seat.

Hilton's career has also involved contributions to think tanks and academia, including Policy Exchange and Stanford University. He is the author of the bestseller 'More Human: Designing A World Where People Come First,' which critiques large-scale organizations and advocates for human-centered design. He has also co-authored 'Good Business: Your World Needs You.' Hilton became a U.S. citizen in May 2021 and is married to Rachel Whetstone, a prominent figure in communications.

Steve Hilton's political career began with the Conservative Central Office in the UK, where he worked closely with David Cameron. He was instrumental in shaping campaign strategies, including the notable 'New Labour, New Danger' poster campaign. Hilton later served as Director of Strategy for Prime Minister David Cameron from 2010 to 2012, focusing on policy initiatives that included significant reductions in civil servant numbers and welfare spending. He has articulated a political philosophy he terms 'positive populism,' advocating for a more metropolitan approach within the Conservative Party and expressing strong endorsement for Donald Trump. Hilton's views on policy and governance have been described as innovative, though sometimes unconventional, leading to varied perceptions of his intellectual contributions.

As a prominent voice in media, Steve Hilton hosted 'The Next Revolution' on Fox News Channel from 2017 to 2023. During his tenure, he provided commentary on current affairs and political developments, notably endorsing Donald Trump for president in 2016. Hilton has been a vocal critic of COVID-19 lockdown measures, suggesting that the economic impact could be more detrimental than the virus itself. He has also raised questions regarding the origins of COVID-19, suggesting the Wuhan Institute of Virology as a likely source and linking it to Dr. Anthony Fauci's work. These claims have been characterized by some as unsubstantiated conspiracy theories. Hilton continues to contribute to Fox News as a commentator.

Beyond his political and media roles, Steve Hilton is an author and entrepreneur. His book, 'More Human: Designing A World Where People Come First,' became a Sunday Times bestseller. The work champions smaller, more human-scale organizations and critiques large governmental and corporate structures. He also co-authored 'Good Business: Your World Needs You.' Hilton was also a co-founder of Crowdpac, a crowdfunding platform, though he resigned as CEO in 2018. More recently, he has been involved in academic and research institutions, including a visiting fellowship at Stanford University and co-founding the bipartisan research institute Golden Together. He has also proposed ballot initiatives in California aimed at addressing the housing shortage.