Texas House Democrats Are Taking The Fight Against Donald Trump’s Redistricting Nationwide

AUSTIN, Texas – Today, after Texas Republicans cowardly surrendered to Donald Trump’s call for a redrawing of the congressional map to continue pushing his disastrous policies, Texas Democratic lawmakers are halting Trump’s plan by denying his bootlickers a quorum. This is after Texas Republicans ignored thousands of Texans who testified against this redistricting plan and held flood victims hostage while bending the knee to Donald Trump.

Texas Democratic Party Chairman Kendall Scudder released the following statement:

“Greg Abbott just told flood survivors across Texas that their suffering comes second to Donald Trump’s thirst for power. He’s holding disaster flood relief hostage to steal five congressional seats - because Trump said so.  That’s not governing, that’s gutless. Your right to representation in your government is under attack, and Texas Democrats will protect your rights through any means necessary. We’re backing our Democratic lawmakers who are fighting against Trump’s Texas Takeover nationwide. The Texas Democratic Party will do everything we can to support our lawmakers, fight back against this power grab, and ensure all voices are heard at the ballot box.”

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