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Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majority
TEXAS, UNITED STATES, JUL 15 – President Trump and Texas Republicans aim to redraw maps to secure five additional GOP House seats in 2026, targeting districts with large Black and Latino populations, experts say.
- President Donald Trump urged Texas Republicans to secure five new congressional seats during redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections, reflecting the GOP's ongoing strategy to maintain its House majority.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that the U.S. Department of Justice identified four unconstitutional congressional districts in Texas, prompting a request to redraw maps during the upcoming special session.
- Representative Jasmine Crockett criticized the redistricting plan as an attempt to disenfranchise voters of color, asserting that Republicans aim to mute their voices.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated that Democrats will 'push back aggressively' against the gerrymandering attempt, emphasizing the need for fair elections.
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