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Newsom Accuses Trump of Election Rigging, Poll Shows Democratic Edge

5/5/2026

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California Governor Gavin Newsom said President Donald Trump is urging election suspension to enable rigging and criticized his alleged corruption and foreign business ties on Bill Maher.
President Trump replied on Truth Social urging Republicans to redraw congressional districts despite the Supreme Court’s recent limitation on the Voting Rights Act.
A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll shows 49% favor Democrats in House races, while Trump’s disapproval is 62% and approval 37%.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom said President Donald Trump is urging election suspension to enable rigging and criticized his alleged corruption and foreign business ties on Bill Maher.
President Trump replied on Truth Social urging Republicans to redraw congressional districts despite the Supreme Court’s recent limitation on the Voting Rights Act.
A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll shows 49% favor Democrats in House races, while Trump’s disapproval is 62% and approval 37%.