California Gov. Gavin Newsom warned President Donald Trump on Monday that he will push to redraw his state's congressional district maps if Trump does not call on Texas and other Republican-led states to end efforts to redraw their own districts.

"You are playing with fire, risking the destabilization of our democracy, while knowing that California can neutralize any gains you hope to make," Newsom, a Democrat, wrote in a letter to Trump.

Newsom said the GOP-led states are seeking to redesign their congressional maps to "rig the upcoming midterm elections" to benefit Republican candidates.

If the Republican majority in the Texas legislature is successful in redrawing district maps, it is expected to give their party an additional five seats in the House of Representatives.

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