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Trump learns of Voting Rights Act ruling from reporters in Oval Office

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by Julia Manchester - 04/29/26 3:18 PM ET

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by Julia Manchester - 04/29/26 3:18 PM ET

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President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that their question about a Wednesday Supreme Court ruling on a Louisiana congressional district that weakens the Voting Rights Act was the first time he heard of the decision.

“When did it come out? I’ve been with the astronauts. I’ve been with contractors, because we’re trying to get the ballroom built ahead of schedule,” Trump said.

“Tell me about the [ruling]? What happened?” the president followed up.

When a reporter told Trump the ruling could create more GOP-held congressional seats in the South, Trump responded, “That’s good.”

“That’s the kind of ruling I like,” he said.

Trump was later asked a second time about the ruling, and he asked again when it came out.

“Was it considered a win for who?” the president followed up.

When the reporter said “for Republicans,” Trump exclaimed, “I love it.”

“We can end this new conference right now. I want to read it. Wow,” he continued.

Trump later said he knows “the concept of the ruling,” and that he just hasn’t seen the result.

The president’s comments came hours after the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Wednesday morning to declare Louisiana’s addition of a second majority-Black congressional district an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.

While the ruling directly impacts Louisiana, it could have a major impact on the nationwide redistricting war where majority representation has been boosted to comply with the Voting Rights Act.

The nationwide redistricting war began last year when Trump urged Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) to redraw lines in an effort to boost Republican efforts in November’s midterm elections.

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