Obama Sides With Newsom
Democrats Plot New Congressional Maps to Undermine Republican Gains
Former President Barack Obama is openly backing California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw congressional districts—a move critics call a blatant Democrat power grab designed to counter Republican victories in Texas.
At a lavish Martha’s Vineyard fundraiser, Obama admitted that Newsom’s plan to rewrite California’s maps would be triggered only if Republican-led states, like Texas, act first. “We’re only going to do it if and when Texas and/or other Republican states begin to pull these maneuvers,” Obama told wealthy donors.
Newsom Targets GOP Gains After Trump’s Push in Texas
Democrats are panicking as Republicans build momentum heading into the 2026 midterms. President Donald Trump successfully urged Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session, ensuring more conservative-leaning districts to protect GOP control of the House.
In response, Newsom wants California Democrats to skirt redistricting rules and create maps tilted heavily in their favor. This would effectively dismantle California’s so-called “nonpartisan” redistricting system, long touted by Democrats as a model of fairness.
Obama: “Not My Preference, But Democrats Must Fight”
Obama tried to strike a middle ground, claiming he personally prefers nonpartisan maps but backing Democrat gerrymandering anyway. “We cannot unilaterally allow one of the two major parties to rig the game,” Obama told the crowd, painting Republicans as the problem while supporting a partisan takeover in California.
He went further, accusing conservatives of trying to “restrict” democracy—an attack many see as projection, given Democrats are now the ones openly working to tilt maps in their favor.
High-Dollar Fundraiser Rakes in Millions for Democrats
The event, organized by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee, pulled in more than $2 million for liberal causes. Attendees included longtime party power players like Eric Holder and Nancy Pelosi—a clear sign the Democrat establishment is fully aligned behind Newsom’s agenda.
Bottom Line
Democrats are once again proving their double standard: preaching about “fairness” while plotting to redraw districts in their favor. With President Trump leading the GOP fight in Texas, the battle for the House in 2026 is shaping up to be an all-out war over redistricting, power, and control of Congress.
