Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) set off a firestorm on social media after he railed against a redistricting plan in California — despite similar efforts in his own state.

During an interview on Fox News, Abbott late Monday rebuked California and other blue states that he said have already “squeezed out” the highest number of Republican congressional seats. Texas GOP legislators, in an effort backed by President Donald Trump , have pushed a newly redrawn congressional map that could add up to five safe seats ahead of the 2026 midterms.

In direct response, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) called on his state lawmakers last week to approve a measure that would allow for residents to vote on a blue-leaning map during the November special election. His proposal, dubbed the “Election

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