President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Texas Republicans should redraw the state’s congressional map to deliver five additional GOP seats before the 2026 midterm elections. Speaking after a call with the state’s Republican delegation, Trump told reporters he expected the “simple redrawing” to give the party its largest single-state gain and hinted that four other states could also be targeted for similar efforts. Texas Republicans already control 25 of the state’s 38 U.S. House districts, and the national party holds a narrow 220-212 majority in the chamber. Governor Greg Abbott has added redistricting to a special legislative session that opens on July 21, citing constitutional concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Justice over four Democratic-held districts. Supporters argue that a mid-cycle map could fortify the party’s hold on the House, though redrawing lines between censuses is unusual and could make some existing GOP districts less secure. Democrats labeled the plan a partisan power grab and signaled court challenges. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the move an attempt to "rig" the map, while California Governor Gavin Newsom said his state might pursue its own redraw if Texas proceeds. Voting-rights groups warn that aggressive changes risk violating federal protections for minority voters, setting up a legal and political confrontation ahead of the 2026 campaign.