California’s governor keeps talking about creating new House seats in response to a Texas gerrymander. But the gambit could backfire on Democrats.

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a warning to President Donald Trump and Texas Republicans amid growing attempts at redrawing Texas's congressional districts to further favor Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms. A spokesperson for Newsom told Newsweek his office is "closely tracking what Texas does" and "exploring potential options."

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Gov. Gavin Newsom reached a turning point in June after President Trump sent troops to Los Angeles. His directive to his aides was to be more combative on social media and match the tactics emanating from the White House.

Texas Gov. Abbott’s recent decision to consider redrawing his state’s congressional districts has prompted Democrats to issue threats to draw Republicans out of seats.

California has sent more search and rescue crews to Texas to help with the ongoing response efforts related to flooding impacts.• Video above: Search continues for missing people in Texas Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on July 17 that 42 California US&R members are in Kerr,

There is no love lost between California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, and Republican Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas. If Abbott tries to redraw congressional districts in Texas, Newsom says he may respond in kind in California.

If Texas gerrymanders its House seats to boost Republicans, Newsom threatens to do the same for Democrats. But it's not in the governor's power after voters created a nonpartisan commission.