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Mike Johnson: “California, by my understanding, they have to amend their…”

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Speaker Johnson joins The Lead with Jake Tapper

Published July 30, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:44

It's the prerogative of the states. And so not really my lane. But I would take issue with what Speaker Pelosi said is that, you know, apparently I think California, by my understanding, they have to amend their constitution to redistrict again. So we'll see what happens in Texas and around the country. I'll tell you this, Jake. (00:44–00:49)

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