Texas state legislators and Gov. Gavin Newsom met in Sacramento to discuss redistricting that could impact midterm elections. Republicans in Texas are seeking to redistrict to gain congressional seats at President Trump's urging. Newsom accused Trump and Republicans of trying to rig elections. He threatened to implement similar tactics in California to favor Democrats. This redistricting effort is part of a broader strategy as control of the House could affect Trump's agenda on various policy issues, including immigration and environmental regulations.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called his state Legislature into a special session this week that includes a call to redistrict the Lone Star State to help Republicans pick up seats in Congress.
Gov. Gavin Newsom stood alongside six Democrats from the Texas Legislature on Friday and joined them in accusing President Trump and Republicans of trying to 'rig' elections to hold onto congressional seats next year.
At the urging of President Trump, Republicans in Texas are attempting to redistrict the Lone Star State to pick up seats in Congress.
Newsom has threatened to mirror Trump's tactics and said he's in talks with leaders of the California Legislature to redistrict to favor Democrats.
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