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Schiff: Trump Threatens Democracy Amid GOP Redistricting

8/19/2025

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Adam Schiff asserts that Donald Trump fears losing the GOP majority in the midterms and supports Texas Republicans' redistricting.
Schiff warns that Trump's actions pose a threat to democracy and backs California's plan to eliminate five Republican seats.
He characterizes Trump's attacks as political retaliation and views them as a "badge of honor."

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Adam Schiff asserts that Donald Trump fears losing the GOP majority in the midterms and supports Texas Republicans' redistricting.
Schiff warns that Trump's actions pose a threat to democracy and backs California's plan to eliminate five Republican seats.
He characterizes Trump's attacks as political retaliation and views them as a "badge of honor."