Summary
The article discusses various political figures' involvement in gerrymandering, focusing on how some promote or oppose independent redistricting based on political advantage. It highlights President Trump's desire to gain more seats through redistricting in Texas and mentions other politicians' actions and views regarding gerrymandering.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump told Texas Republicans they should gain five more seats and promised to increase seats through gerrymandering.
- Gavin Newsom, who supported independent redistricting, asked voters to suspend it temporarily.
- Pam Bondi, with the Department of Justice, sued California for racial gerrymandering, although Texas maps celebrated by Trump faced similar critiques.
- Abigail Spanberger initially supported independent redistricting but later deferred decisions to the General Assembly.
- Eric Holder, leading a Democratic committee against gerrymandering, funded efforts to override independent commissions in Virginia and California.
- Charles T. Munger Jr., funded California's 2010 independent redistricting commission, stating he did it for fair districts.
- The article is part of Newsweek's "Conventional Wisdom" series, which uses arrows to comment on political figures' actions.
