Newsom thinks he’s going to defeat Trump and the GOP.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has launched a direct political attack aimed at President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled House, vowing to redraw California’s congressional maps in a way that could hand Democrats more power in Washington.
The Democrat governor made the announcement after Trump ignored a letter from Newsom demanding that Republican-led states — including Texas — abandon their perfectly legal mid-decade redistricting plans. Instead of fixing California’s spiraling homelessness crisis, skyrocketing crime rates, and mass exodus of residents, Newsom is using his platform to interfere in national elections.
In a social media post crafted to mock President Trump’s Truth Social style, Newsom bragged that California will create “historic” new maps to help Democrats “take back the House” and “end the Trump presidency.” He even promised a “big press conference” with top Democrats this week, claiming it will deliver a “devastating” blow to the MAGA movement.
On Monday, Newsom accused GOP states of “playing with fire” and “destabilizing democracy” — while threatening to lead an all-out effort to redraw California’s maps unless red states stand down. His office gave Trump a Tuesday night deadline to respond, but the president refused to play along with what many conservatives see as a political stunt.
Meanwhile, President Trump and his administration have been working with Republican states to secure stronger representation in Congress ahead of the critical 2026 midterms. History shows the sitting president’s party often faces losses during midterms — and Democrats are desperate to block the GOP’s advantage.
California Democrats are already preparing a special election in November to push their redistricting agenda. Blue states across the country are watching closely, ready to follow Newsom’s lead if it means weakening Republican influence.
For conservatives, this is another clear example of Democrats changing the rules when they can’t win, putting raw political power over fair representation and the will of the American people.
