Becerra said 'everything should be on the table' regarding a mileage tax?

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Xavier Becerra did state that 'everything should be on the table' regarding a potential mileage tax, which drew immediate backlash from opponent Steve Hilton. During an October 2026 interview with KCRA, California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra was asked about a potential mileage-based tax to fund road maintenance. He answered that 'everything should be on the table.' Republican candidate Steve Hilton subsequently criticized the stance during campaign appearances and news interviews.

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Main source: Becerra Open to Mileage Tax After Newsom’s Spending Spree – California Globe

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Xavier Becerra Says California Drivers Should Prepare for Another Tax as Steve Hilton Pushes Back. Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra says a new…

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Xavier Becerra says a new tax based on every mile driven should be on the table.“In an interview with KCRA’s Ashley Zavala, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra said “everything should be on the table” when asked about a mileage-based tax to maintain California’s road”Becerra Open to Mileage Tax After Newsom’s Spending Spree – California Globe

Steve Hilton slammed the idea, warning that drivers already pay some of the highest gas taxes.“the highest gas prices in the country, then the highest car registration fees. Now they want to track you everywhere you drive and charge up to 10 cents a mile.”Steve Hilton rips Xavier Becerra’s proposed mileage tax: ‘They never stop gouging you’ - AOL

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During a KCRA interview, Xavier Becerra stated that 'everything should be on the table' regarding road maintenance and funding as electric vehicle adoption reduces gas tax revenue (California Globe, AOL).
Steve Hilton campaigned against Becerra's remarks on TV and at campaign events, characterizing them as a proposed tax burden on drivers (The Nerd Stash, Los Angeles Times).

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✅ TRUE 👉 During an October 2026 interview with KCRA, California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra was asked about a potential mileage-based tax to fund road maintenance. 📰 Source: California Globe 🔎 Full check: send this post to @checkthis.chat