California redistricting battle: ‘Historic’ maps to end Trump presidency, claims Gavin Newsom; calls president as Donald ‘Taco’ Trump

Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump (AP photographs)

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday in a X put up introduced that the state will transfer forward with drawing new congressional maps, saying the modifications might assist Democrats regain management of the US House of Representatives and end President Donald Trump’s time in workplace.In a social media put up styled after Trump’s all-caps messages, Newsom wrote that “Donald ‘Taco’ Trump… missed the deadline” and that California would now create “beautiful maps” that may be “historic” in serving to Democrats take again the House.“Donald “Taco” Trump, as many call him, “missed” the deadline!!! California will now draw new, more “beautiful maps,” they will be historic as they will end the Trump presidency (dems take back the house!). Big press conference this week with powerful dems and Gavin Newsom — your favorite governor — that will be devastating for “MAGA.” Thank you for your attention to this matter!” the put up learn.The announcement comes as Texas Republicans work to redraw congressional maps to profit their occasion. This redistricting dispute has prompted some Democratic-led states to threaten retaliation, with Governor Newsom suggesting the removing of 5 Republican-held seats in California.The redistricting battle in Texas and presumably in different states carries nationwide significance, as it might affect management of the US House of Representatives. The Texas GOP’s proposed map might give Republicans a further three to 5 seats in subsequent yr’s midterm elections, probably serving to them keep their slim majority within the chamber.A spokesperson for California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas confirmed that draft maps are anticipated to be launched Friday, as reported by ABC News. Newsom stated he’ll participate within the press convention this week with “powerful” Democrats, although he didn’t title them. On Monday, he despatched a letter to Trump urging him to inform Texas Governor Greg Abbott and different Republican governors to cease attempting to create new congressional maps.In Texas, Democrats have boycotted legislative periods to block the GOP maps, stopping the state House from reaching a quorum. Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows stated the chamber will meet once more Friday and warned that if there may be nonetheless no quorum, Abbott will end the present session and instantly name a second particular session.