Vice President Vance Defends GOP Texas Redistricting Amid Democratic Countermeasures

Vice President J.D. Vance defended Republican-led redistricting efforts, particularly in Texas, as a response to decades of aggressive Democratic gerrymandering that has skewed representation, citing examples like Massachusetts where Republicans receive significant votes but no federal seats. On NBC’s Meet the Press, Vance challenged host Kristen Welker's suggestion that Republicans did not need more seats given President Donald Trump's popular agenda, emphasizing the need to level the playing field nationally. He also highlighted the impact of counting undocumented immigrants in the census, which he argued unfairly inflates representation in states like California. In reaction to Texas’ redistricting, California Governor Gavin Newsom pushed for new maps to reduce Republican-held seats, warning of election rigging and a potential third term for President Trump. Vance framed Republican redistricting as a pushback against Democratic power grabs rather than an attempt to unfairly gain advantage. The debate underscores a broader national conflict over congressional maps, with both parties seeking to secure electoral advantages ahead of upcoming elections.