Gavin Newsom: “Greg Abbott initially was reticent [about redistricting].”

“And that was the words that came out of Donald Trump's mouth when he reached out to Governor Abbott in Texas and he asked for five seats. It's important for folks listening as it relates to midterm redistricting and moving forward, that Greg Abbott initially was reticent [about redistricting]. Greg Abbott expressed, not just privately, but publicly that he wasn't necessarily convinced it was, quote, unquote, the right thing to do or the timely thing to do.” (17:09–17:19)

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