Gov Gavin Newsom says President Trump is trying to steal 2026 election in response to efforts to gerrymander congressional districts across country

The claim can be broken down into two main components: first, that Governor Gavin Newsom says President Trump is trying to 'steal' the 2026 election by supporting gerrymandering efforts across the country, and second, that this is in response to efforts to gerrymander congressional districts. Newsom has indeed made statements accusing Trump of pushing for partisan redistricting in Texas to secure additional congressional seats for Republicans in the 2026 election cycle.time.comtime.comThe Difference Between Gerrymandering and Redistrictinggov.ca.govgov.ca.govGovernor Newsom meets with Texas state leaders amid Republican efforts to...

Newsom characterized these efforts as an attempt to 'steal' the election by manipulating district boundaries to favor one party. This rhetoric reflects a political interpretation of Trump's actions rather than a legal or formal accusation of election theft.

Additionally, Newsom has proposed that California consider redrawing its own congressional districts in a more partisan manner as a form of retaliation. The context is a broader national debate over redistricting and gerrymandering following the 2020 census and upcoming elections. While Newsom's statements are accurate representations of his views and public comments, the claim that Trump is 'trying to steal' the election is a politically charged interpretation rather than an established fact.

Gerrymandering is a legal but controversial practice used by both parties to influence electoral outcomes. The claim does not assert that Trump is engaging in illegal activity but frames his support for redistricting as an attempt to unfairly influence election results.

Therefore, the statement is mostly true as it accurately reports Newsom's position and statements but should be understood within the context of partisan political rhetoric and ongoing debates about redistricting.