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📉 Newsom’s “Liberation Day” Flops as Redistricting Plan Faces Backlash

California Governor Gavin Newsom drew just 106 attendees—including campaign staff and reporters—to his highly publicized “Liberation Day” rally on August 14, where he formally unveiled the Election Rigging Response Act, a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow state lawmakers to redraw congressional districts before the 2026 midterms.

The measure, set to appear on the November 2025 ballot if approved by the legislature, would expire after the 2030 census. Newsom framed the proposal as a direct counterattack to Republican-led redistricting in Texas, saying it’s necessary to help Democrats reclaim control of the U.S. House. “Donald Trump poked the bear,” Newsom declared. “We will punch back.”

But critics across the political spectrum are calling it a blatant power grab. The plan would sideline California’s independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, established by voters to prevent partisan gerrymandering. A new Politico–Citrin Center–Possibility Lab poll found 64% of Californians oppose giving the legislature redistricting power, with just 36% in support. California GOP Chairwoman Corrin Rankin slammed the proposal, saying it “tramples the will of the voters.”

The rally’s sparse turnout and poor polling numbers have sparked fresh doubts about Newsom’s national ambitions, especially as he ramps up public clashes with President Donald Trump in what many see as early positioning for a 2028 presidential run.

Despite the pushback, Newsom insists the move is temporary and reactive. “We’re putting maps on the ballot, and we’re giving the power to the people,” he said. But with no draft maps released and the legislature yet to act, critics say the governor is campaigning on a plan that doesn’t yet exist.
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🚨 𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎: 𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎𝙊𝙈 𝙏𝙃𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙏𝙀𝙉𝙎 𝙍𝙀𝘿𝙄𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙄𝘾𝙏𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙍𝙀𝙏𝘼𝙇𝙄𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 🚨

#California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a bold ultimatum to President Donald Trump — halt GOP-led redistricting efforts in red states or face a political counterstrike.

Newsom vowed that California would spearhead a gerrymandering push to secure up to 5 additional Democratic seats in Congress, directly countering potential Republican gains.

With a 24-hour deadline for Trump’s response, this move escalates the national battle over control of congressional maps and could reshape the balance of power in Washington.

📌 All eyes are now on the White House as the redistricting war heats up.

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Newsom's Redistricting Challenge to Trump Sparks State Conflict

California Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an ultimatum to former President Donald Trump, requesting that Republican-led states cease redistricting efforts. This comes amidst a broader political tension over redistricting, with California threatening to alter its own congressional maps in response to actions in states like Texas. Texas Governor Greg Abbott has responded by threatening to eliminate 10 Democratic districts if California proceeds with its plans.

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