Newsom on Texas Republicans: ‘We’re gonna punch these sons of b‑‑‑‑es in the mouth’

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) took another swing at Texas Republicans amid the mid-decade redistricting battle, accusing them of “cowering” to President Trump.

“Look at these Republicans, cowering to this guy,” Newsom said on Tuesday’s episode of “The Siren Podcast,” referring to Trump. “Look at your Republican governor, used to claim to be a conservative. What a farce. Nothing conservative about this. I mean, by definition, nothing conservative about — this is radical rigging of a midterm election.”

“Radical rigging of an election, destroying, vandalizing this democracy, the rule of law,” Newsom continued in the comments, highlighted by Mediaite. “So, I’m sorry, I know some people’s sensibilities. I respect and appreciate that, but right now, with all due respect, we’re walking down a damn different path.”

He added, “We’re fighting fire with fire, and we’re gonna punch these sons of b‑‑‑‑es in the mouth.”

On Wednesday, the Texas state House passed a proposal to update the state’s congressional lines, which could give Republicans an opportunity to nab up to five more House seats. The state Senate is set to take up the measure Thursday.

Democrats across the county have criticized the move, accusing Texas Republicans of attempting to give the GOP an unfair advantage ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

“Tonight, Texas Republicans delivered Donald Trump the rigged map he demanded,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said in the wake of the measure passing. “Trump, Greg Abbott and their allies know they can’t win on their record of stripping health care, tanking the economy and making families pay more with less.”

“This is a last gasp of a desperate party clinging to power,” she added.

The Hill has reached out to the White House, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s (R) press office and the Texas Republican Party for comment.

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