DNC to help lead nationwide protests against Republican redistricting plans

Source: NBC News

Aug. 12, 2025, 5:00 AM EDT


Dozens of liberal groups unveiled plans Tuesday to hold around 50 events across 20 states to protest Republican redistricting efforts in Texas backed by President Donald Trump.

The demonstrations scheduled for Saturday — branded as "Fight the Trump Takeover" — are being organized by more than three dozen groups, including the Democratic National Committee, according to plans shared first with NBC News.

"Trump knows the only way he can hold the majority after his budget betrayal is by changing the rules in the middle of the game to avoid accountability for ripping health care and food away from millions of Americans," said DNC Chair Ken Martin in a statement, referring to Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill that he signed into law last month.

The main rally will take place at the Texas state Capitol in Austin, according to Texas For All, one of the lead organizers. Drucilla Tigner, executive director of the group, said the protests will focus on "the future of our democracy." "Though this fight started in Texas, it doesn’t end here," Tigner said in a statement. "This isn’t just about redistricting or one state’s politics. It’s about the future of our democracy."

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