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Scott Galloway: Trump Can Rig Maps But Not His Approval Rating

May 12, 2026 / 01:01

This episode discusses gerrymandering, political strategies, and recent electoral outcomes. Key topics include California's redistricting efforts and the implications for democracy.

The conversation highlights how Democrats attempted to counter Republican gerrymandering but faced setbacks. The hosts argue that while Democrats lost the map, they may have retained the moral high ground.

California Governor Gavin Newsom's successful redistricting efforts are noted as a significant achievement, illustrating how effective strategies can yield positive results.

The discussion also critiques the grotesque nature of current gerrymandering practices, comparing them to unnatural acts. The hosts emphasize the importance of true democracy in the face of these challenges.

Finally, the episode touches on the impact of polling on political figures, particularly Donald Trump, and how it relates to the effectiveness of gerrymandering.

TLDR

The episode critiques gerrymandering strategies and discusses political implications, focusing on California's redistricting and its impact on democracy.

Episode

1:01
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Democrats wanted to fight fire with fire, or gerrymandering with gerrymandering, and they lost both the
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map and you could argue the moral high ground, although I think it was the right move. And you can't argue with the
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fact the other side is destroying democracy. The playbook is pretty straightforward here. They find a
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Democratic district and they redraw the lines until it disappears. Although I have to say, Newsom got the job done in
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California. He hit them hard and won. >> He fought the law and he won. But more
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than anything, a great talking point for a Democrat right now would be I am going
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to de-gerrymander the US within 90 days. I'm going to put a vote up and you can
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find out who is not up for true democracy here. Obviously, gerrymandering has been around forever,
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but the Republicans are committing unnatural acts. They really are. It looks like a weird sex position the way
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they have drawn these things, and it's grotesque. Anyway, I think he cannot fight the polls. The polls are so bad.
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Everyone doesn't like him. >> Trump can rig the maps, but he can't rig
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his approval rating.

Episode Highlights

  • Gerrymandering Tactics
    Democrats attempted to counter gerrymandering but faced significant losses.
    “They lost both the map and the moral high ground.”
    @ 00m 02s
    May 12, 2026
  • Newsom's Victory
    Governor Newsom successfully fought against gerrymandering in California.
    “He hit them hard and won.”
    @ 00m 20s
    May 12, 2026
  • A Bold Promise
    A Democrat vows to de-gerrymander the US quickly.
    “I’m going to put a vote up and you can find out who is not up for true democracy here.”
    @ 00m 31s
    May 12, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • He fought the law and he won.
    Scott Galloway: Trump Can Rig Maps But Not His Approval Rating
  • I'm going to de-gerrymander the US within 90 days.
    Scott Galloway: Trump Can Rig Maps But Not His Approval Rating
  • The Republicans are committing unnatural acts.
    Scott Galloway: Trump Can Rig Maps But Not His Approval Rating

Key Moments

  • Gerrymandering Losses00:02
  • Newsom's Success00:20
  • Bold Political Promise00:31
  • Polls and Approval Ratings00:48