Trump’s Mid-Cycle Redistricting Gamble Stumbles as Democrats Make Gains

Trump’s push to redraw congressional districts mid-decade has sparked lawsuits and political backlash. Virginia voters approved a map that shifts four House seats toward Democrats, complicating Republican hopes of retaining the House. Republicans warn the strategy is costly and risky, while Democrats press the battle and point to potential maps in Florida and Texas. The episode signals redistricting as a new, ongoing partisan weapon rather than a once-a-decade process.