Trump Team Pushes for Texas Redistricting Ahead of Midterms, Sparking Republican Concerns

President Trump's political team is actively encouraging Republican leaders in Texas to explore the possibility of redrawing House district lines. The goal is to improve the party's chances in the upcoming midterm elections. This effort is being driven by individuals in both Texas and Washington who are familiar with the situation.

This push from Washington has caused some concern among Texas Republicans. They are worried that attempting to reshape district boundaries to favor Republicans could backfire. The concern is that adding Republican voters to Democratic districts might not be successful and could instead jeopardize the positions of incumbent Republicans. The upcoming election is already expected to favor Democrats.

A source close to the president, speaking anonymously, has advocated for a "ruthless" approach. This individual stated that Mr. Trump would welcome any opportunity to gain seats in the midterms. The president is expected to closely monitor the actions of those within his party who either support or hinder this effort.

A recent "emergency" meeting was held in the Capitol on Monday night. Congressional Republicans from Texas expressed little interest in redrawing their districts. The meeting, which lasted 20 minutes, was organized by Representative Michael McCaul, a senior member of the state delegation, and focused on the White House's push for redistricting.