President Donald Trump is reportedly putting pressure on Republicans to redraw district maps, warning that "there could very well be consequences" if they don't take action.
Trump has taken an aggressive stance in his efforts to redesign the House of Representatives going into the 2026 midterm elections, Politico reports.
“The base is onto this. If you are a Republican perceived to be in the way of Republicans, there could very well be consequences,” said a national Republican official, who shared the information with Politico under the condition of anonymity.
That same source indicated that the Trump administration expects each GOP state to follow his command on redistricting. He has even considered repercussions for Republicans who do not follow his directives, including New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte, who has shown independence from his campaign.
It's part of the latest "loyalty test" under the president, who desperately wants to gain as many as 18 House seats across nine states where he's vying for more Republican representation and a "razor-thin majority" in 2026. He's expecting that Republicans will fall in line, and warned of retaliation for those who hesitate or move against him.
California voters could upend Trump's plan and add five more Congressional seats if California voters approve Gov. Gavin Newsom's move in November.
