Matt Gagnon discussed the Texas Democrats’ absence from the state to prevent a quorum and delay GOP efforts to redraw congressional maps. Texas Speaker Dustin Burrows authorized arrest warrants for absent lawmakers, and Governor Greg Abbott ordered their arrest. The Illinois Democratic Party supported this move, highlighting the irony of Democrats criticizing gerrymandering while using similar tactics. Gagnon criticized the Democrats’ actions as political theater, noting their hypocrisy given their past gerrymandering efforts. He also pointed out the gerrymandered nature of the Illinois 13th District, drawing a comparison to historical gerrymandering practices.