Missouri’s Republican Governor Mike Kehoe has called state lawmakers for a special session in order to redraw Missouri’s congressional maps after a push from President Donald Trump.

In a video statement posted to social media, Kehoe explained his justification for calling the session and introduced the new ‘Missouri First’ map that will be implemented.

“[The map] is simpler, cleaner stronger. [It] was drawn here, made here, for here, by our team,” he explained, holding up a print-out of the map that shows Kansas City split into three districts. Kansas City is currently entirely in the 5th District, and has been represented by Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver for 11 terms.

Thanking Trump in his announcement video, Kehoe said, “I appreciate President Donald Trump for raising the level of c

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