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Trump Urges GOP to Redistrict Amid Midterm Confusion

10/22/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump addressed Republican senators in the White House Rose Garden on Oct. 21, 2025, introducing budget chief Russ Vought as Darth Vader.
Trump praised Vought for cutting Democratic projects, including the $20 billion Gateway Tunnel in New York.
He said midterm trends confuse him, noting the incumbent party loses seats.
He urged GOP-controlled legislatures to redraw House districts to maintain power and warned losses could reverse achievements.

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U.S. President Donald Trump addressed Republican senators in the White House Rose Garden on Oct. 21, 2025, introducing budget chief Russ Vought as Darth Vader.
Trump praised Vought for cutting Democratic projects, including the $20 billion Gateway Tunnel in New York.
He said midterm trends confuse him, noting the incumbent party loses seats.
He urged GOP-controlled legislatures to redraw House districts to maintain power and warned losses could reverse achievements.