Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., on Wednesday accused California Gov. Gavin Newsom of attempting to eliminate Republican representation in Congress by undermining California’s independent redistricting process for his own political gain.

Kiley said on Newsmax that Newsom, a Democrat, is working to strip California Republicans of their already limited representation in Congress, claiming that the governor is pushing to abolish the state’s voter-approved redistricting commission in a calculated bid for national attention.

On “Rob Schmitt Tonight,” Kiley criticized Newsom following reports that the governor intends to redraw California’s congressional map if Texas Republicans approve their own new lines.

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