'Cheat harder': Jasmine Crockett unloads on GOP's latest 'power grab'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) reacted after Texas Republicans revealed a new congressional map that would likely replace five Democratic lawmakers with Republicans.

On Friday, state Rep. Todd Hunter (R) unveiled the map targeting Democrats in Austin, Dallas, Houston, and South Texas.

"Republicans in Texas just rolled out their proposed Congressional map that cut 5 Democratic seats out of thin air," Crockett wrote in a post on X. "Let’s be clear: these maps are not about representation, it’s a power grab to silence voters and suppress votes."

"They know their policies are unpopular, and they are afraid of losing. So what do they try to do? Cheat," she added. "If your big idea is 'cheat harder,' maybe it’s time to rethink your politics."

President Donald Trump has called on Texas Republicans to come up with potential new GOP seats ahead of the 2026 midterms.