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On Texas Republicans’ redistricting scheme, Trump gives away the game Trump said he feels “entitled” to a partisan reward, and he expects Texas Republicans to give it to him. That’s not how democracy is supposed to work.

Aug. 6, 2025, 10:55 AM EDT

By Steve Benen

As Texas Republicans move forward with a radical redistricting scheme , opening a new chapter in “ unconstrained partisan warfare ,” it’s worth remembering that the partisan gambit wasn’t their idea. Rather, it was Donald Trump and his White House team that directed GOP officials in the Lone Star State to rig — or more to the point, rig even more — their district lines.

The president elaborated on his vision during his latest appearance on CNBC . Appearing via phone, the Republican told viewers :

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