'Nobody asked for this': Trump pushes for new Texas map to flip 5 house seats
MSNBCยท2025-07-23 00:11
A special session of the Texas legislature is underway right now in Austin. While the response to the central Texas floods is a top priority, Republican Governor Greg Abbott has added redrawing the state's 38 congressional districts to the agenda. It's a key piece.That item came at the urging of President Trump and his team, who believe Republicans can add as many as five seats in next year's midterms. Texas Democrats, meanwhile, are vowing to fight the redistricting efforts. But as the minority party in bo ...