What’s happening in Texas right now is clear evidence that Republicans are afraid of voters because they know they’re unpopular. They know the American people hate the Big Beautiful Bill, they know that Trump’s approval rating is plummeting, and they know what’s coming for them in the 2026 midterms.

But instead of making a better pitch to the American people, Donald Trump picked up the phone and demanded Texas Republicans redraw the maps and find him five new congressional seats. And when they heard that the president said “jump” their only question was “how high?”

This kind of blatant power grab can’t go unanswered.

That’s why I’m behind California and Governor Gavin Newsom all the way in the steps he’s taking to protect democracy. And it’s why I’m urging the people of California to show up this November to support this ballot measure.

Democrats can’t be afraid of creative, forceful ways to do something about these attempts to push us closer and closer to an oligarchy where voters are silenced and billionaires call the shots. We’re in uncharted territory here, and we have to fight like it.

We can’t do business as usual anymore. I’m doing everything I can to sound the alarm, shake every table, and push our party to fight back in this moment — are you with me? Donate $28 or whatever you can to power our fight.