In a recent press conference, President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expressed their support for a proposal to revise the U.S. census before the 2026 midterm elections.
The current census, which includes illegal immigrants in its count, serves as the basis for determining congressional representation, a practice that both leaders are keen to change.
As reported by Conservative Daily News, the proposal in question would mandate the Census Bureau to conduct a new census that counts only U.S. citizens. This initiative has garnered backing from prominent Republican figures, including President Trump and Governor DeSantis.
"Well, Ill speak for both of us. We love it I know all about it Ron would love it, I would love it, [Homeland Security Secretary] Kristi [Noem] would love it," President Trump stated. He further emphasized the need for a revised census, noting, "Thats what they have to do, they have to bring it back. And we have to look. You know, Ron, they include anybody that happens to be in your state."
Governor DeSantis echoed these sentiments, highlighting the potential impact on states like California. "California would lose like five seats if they did a fair census," he remarked, advocating for a fairer distribution of congressional seats. "I would love for them to redo the census for 26. My legislature will redistrict those lines, well get it to where its fair. But as its right now, this country is not fairly apportioned. Ive got so many more millions of people in Florida that have representation because of that flawed census."
President Trump expressed confidence in the bill's prospects, predicting widespread support. "I think its gonna do very well Its captivated the country. Everybody wants it," he said. "Its gonna get in, its gonna pass and were gonna be very happy."
The legislative push is spearheaded by Republican Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, who announced her intentions on social media. "My bill will require the U.S. Census Bureau to conduct a new census immediately upon enactment of the bill," Greene wrote. She elaborated that the new census would include questions to determine citizenship status and count only U.S. citizens. "Upon completion of the census, the bill will direct states to immediately begin a redistricting of all U.S. House seats process using only the population of United States citizens," she added.
This proposal aligns with conservative principles of ensuring fair representation and upholding the integrity of the electoral process. By focusing on counting only citizens, proponents argue that the census would more accurately reflect the nation's demographic makeup, potentially reshaping the political landscape in favor of states with higher citizen populations.
As the debate unfolds, the bill's progress will be closely monitored by both supporters and critics, each weighing the implications of such a significant change to the nation's census methodology.
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