How Trump’s maps could backfire
18 June 2026

How Trump’s maps could backfire

Today, Explained

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The president's push to redraw congressional maps to favor Republicans is making voters mad on both sides.

This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

State Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, speaking to demonstrators after the state's governor approved a new congressional map that will aid Republicans. Photo by Madison Thorn/Bloomberg via Getty Images.

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