California Gov. Newsom Warns Trump Of ‘Playing With Fire’ As Texas Congressional Maps Battle Escalates

California Governor Gavin Newsom warned President Donald Trump Monday, threatening to lead an effort to redraw his state’s congressional districts if the president continues to support a push by Texas Republicans to do the same.

The brewing conflict centers on a Republican-led plan in Texas to redistrict the state, potentially gaining as many as five additional seats in the House of Representatives. This move has already prompted Texas Democrats to flee the state to deny a quorum.

In a letter to the president, Newsom stated, “If you will not stand down, I will be forced to lead an effort to redraw the maps in California to offset the rigging of maps in red states.” The governor, who h

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