

Trump Orders Abbott To Gerrymander Texas?! (w/ John Bisognano)
8 snips Jul 11, 2025
John Bisognano, president of the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, dives into Texas Governor Greg Abbott's decision to redraw congressional maps. He discusses how Trump’s influence is pushing the Texas GOP towards gerrymandering, potentially reshaping House control in 2026. The conversation highlights the dangers of manipulated districting, particularly for marginalized communities, and emphasizes the call for public activism in response to these tactics. Legal challenges and the timeline for redistricting are also explored, underlining the urgency of the situation.
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Trump Pressures Texas Gerrymandering
- Donald Trump and his team pressured Texas GOP to redraw districts for political gain for the 2026 House elections.
- This redistricting effort is a blatant attempt to gerrymander and undermine voter representation in Texas.
Redistricting Dilutes Minority Votes
- Current Texas maps are already gerrymandered, diminishing minority and Democratic representation.
- New redistricting plans aim to further dilute these communities' electoral power unjustly.
Call Legislators Against Gerrymandering
- Texans should call their state legislators to oppose gerrymandering despite party affiliations.
- Amplify awareness that redistricting during crises is political theft, not public service.