A recent Texas court ruling has erased advantages previously gained by Texas Republicans in the national redistricting battle, showing the escalating challenges they face amidst allegations of gerrymandering. Trump’s push for Republicans to control congressional districts appears to be backfiring, with experts warning that the party may lose ground rather than gain seats. As state lawmakers express skepticism towards Trump’s redistricting rush, bipartisan concerns grow over the tactics employed in gerrymandering. The GOP’s assumptions about benefiting from these redistricting efforts are shifting, leading to fears that the strategy could do more harm than good, not only for the party but also for the integrity of democracy itself. The national redistricting arms race, initiated by Texas Republicans, seems to be leaving them vulnerable as they navigate this complex political landscape.