Texas Gov Abbott Defends GOP Redistricting Amid Minority Vote Claims

Texas Governor Greg Abbott strongly criticized Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett's claims that the state's new redistricting plan diminishes the voting power of Black, Hispanic, and Asian voters. Abbott dismissed Crockett's concerns as racially motivated and argued that the new maps, which could add up to five Republican seats, actually create four predominantly Hispanic districts and reflect shifting minority support toward Republicans, including President Trump. Crockett warned that African Americans and Latinos would have significantly reduced voting power under the new map and that Asians would have virtually none. Abbott countered that Democrats have lost minority support because their platform conflicts with the priorities of these communities, such as secure borders and support for law enforcement. The debate intensified following President Trump's directive to redraw Texas's congressional map, which Democrats nationwide argue is designed to silence voters of color. The acrimonious exchanges between Abbott and Crockett have included personal insults, reflecting the deep partisan and racial tensions surrounding redistricting efforts in Texas.