Former President Barack Obama has expressed support for California Governor Gavin Newsom's approach to redistricting.

The former president lent his support to Gov. Gavin Newsom's retaliatory redistricting plan shortly before Republicans in Texas passed their bill to redraw congressional lines.

Obama endorses California's redistricting push, praises Newsom's approach as responsible and limited in scope. TX's GOP moves spark response.

Former President Barack Obama has endorsed California Governor Gavin Newsom’s fight against Republican gerrymandering efforts in a Wednesday night social media post.

Obama said on social media that he does not support gerrymandering in the United States and the map fight in general, but that he had "tremendous respect" for California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's approach after Texas.

Barack Obama supports Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan in California as a response to Republican gerrymandering efforts in Texas. Obama praised Newso