A meeting took place between Texas state legislators and California officials led by Gov. Gavin Newsom to address Texas GOP's redistricting efforts. Texas lawmakers fled their state to prevent new district maps that favor Republicans. In response, California plans to introduce gerrymandering measures to bolster Democratic seats and counteract Republican advantages gained in Texas. Newsom emphasized the urgency of California's response to Texas' actions, stating plans for emergency measures to neutralize effects. Tensions heightened as a Trump spokesperson criticized Newsom's political motives during the meeting.
"Make no mistake, California is moving forward. We are talking about emergency measures to respond to what's happening in Texas, and we will nullify what happens in Texas."
"They drew first blood," he later added of Republicans.
California lawmakers plan to respond with their own plan to gerrymander districts to favor Democrats and neutralize any Republican seats gained in Texas in 2026.
"Gavin Newsom is a loser of the highest order and he will never be president, no matter how hard he prostitutes himself to the press."
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