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Trump's Controversial Redistricting Sparks Voter Suppression Fears

12/31/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing changes to congressional maps to secure conservative House seats before the 2026 elections.
Critics, including Democrats, warn about possible military deployments to suppress turnout, citing past actions in Democratic cities.
Trump’s chief of staff denied plans to use the military for voter suppression.
The Department of Justice has demanded detailed voter data, raising alarms among election officials.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump is pursuing changes to congressional maps to secure conservative House seats before the 2026 elections.
Critics, including Democrats, warn about possible military deployments to suppress turnout, citing past actions in Democratic cities.
Trump’s chief of staff denied plans to use the military for voter suppression.
The Department of Justice has demanded detailed voter data, raising alarms among election officials.