President Donald Trump and his White House are pushing South Carolina lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional districts, according to a local report.
The White House outreach comes as Trump is riding high following back-to-back wins over the last week, first from the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in Louisiana v. Callais and the second in Indiana, where he was able to successfully oust several state Republicans who defied him on redistricting.
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Trump has reportedly spoken with South Carolina Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey on two occasions, according to local news outlet the State.
“He clearly expressed his desire that we take a look at the maps now, especially in light of the Louisiana Supreme Court opinion,” Massey said.
However, Massey said he was not pressured by Trump to take up creating a new congressional map to eliminate the sole Democrat-held district in the state during the conversation.
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