Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the state was undercounted during the 2020 census due to changes implemented by the Biden-Harris administration, resulting in Florida receiving fewer congressional seats than population growth warranted. DeSantis made the remarks during an exchange with former Congressman Trey Gowdy while discussing redistricting, census methodology, and representation.
Gowdy opened the discussion by pointing to the constitutional requirement for a census every ten years while noting that the Constitution does not specify how frequently congressional district lines may be redrawn. He then pressed DeSantis on the impact of the 2020 census on Florida’s political representation.
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