Texas Gov. Abbott Calls California Gov. Newsom's Bluff In High

Texas Governor Greg Abbott Fires Back at California’s Gavin Newsom in Escalating Gerrymandering War

In a political duel with national implications, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has fired a warning shot across the bow of California Governor Gavin Newsom, signaling his readiness for a full-blown “gerrymandering” war.

The highly charged comments came during an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, where Abbott responded to Newsom’s threat to retaliate against a potential GOP redistricting plan in Texas.

The standoff is rooted in a Texas special legislative session aimed at redrawing congressional districts. The proposed plan could significantly bolster the Republican presence in the U.S. House of Representatives, potentially netting the GOP up to five additional seats.

In a dramatic move to blo