

Rep. Brad Sherman Discusses Dems Fight Back against Trump
Aug 18, 2025
Rep. Brad Sherman, a Democratic Congressman from California, dives into the heated political landscape as Democrats push back against Trump’s actions and redistricting schemes. He discusses the perils of partisan gerrymandering and its impact on democracy, critiquing the hypocrisy of Republican claims. Sherman also touches on California’s water management challenges and the dangers of cryptocurrency scams tied to political influence, highlighting how these issues intertwine with broader governance debates.
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Who Actually Started The Redistricting Push
- Republican claims that Newsom 'started this' are historically inaccurate and politically opportunistic.
- Ben Meiselas and Brad Sherman point out Texas and Trump-directed redistricting preceded California's response.
Let Voters Choose The Maps
- Do let voters decide between maps at the ballot box rather than accepting politicians redrawing lines without oversight.
- Use the independent citizens redistricting commission model to limit partisan mapmaking.
Republicans Unused To Counterpunch
- Republicans are reacting like victims because they're unaccustomed to organized Democratic pushback.
- Sherman notes Trump is directing allies in multiple states to escalate partisan map changes nationwide.