Newsom's Empty Gerrymandering Threat Against Texas | JQJO

California Governor Gavin Newsom threatened to gerrymander the state's congressional districts if Texas does the same, despite lacking the authority. Newsom's reaction follows Texas Governor Greg Abbott's planned redrawing of Texas's congressional boundaries to benefit Republicans. This move is seen as an attempt by Republicans to maintain control of the House of Representatives. However, California's redistricting is handled by an independent commission, making Newsom's threat largely symbolic and legally improbable. Critics argue Newsom's actions are politically motivated and lack practical feasibility.