Republicans Are Tempting Fate With Florida’s Redistricting

Florida becomes the next battle in the White House redistricting wars this week as legislators begin a four-day special redistricting session on Tuesday. But the question before Republicans isn’t easy: Do they draw a new map that pleases the president but risks electing more Democrats, or do they just tinker a bit and hope to hold tight to safe seats?

Florida lawmakers don’t seem to have an answer. The state is the last frontier for President Donald Trump’s crusade to manipulate congressional districts and widen the GOP’s narrow majority in the US House. Governor Ron DeSantis wants to push forward to boost his standing ahead of a potential run for president in 2028.