House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries told CNN on Sunday that the effort by Texas Republicans to redistrict their congressional districts early shows that they know they are on track to lose the majority next year.

JEFFRIES: Texas acted in a way to try and rig the congressional maps, so they could add a couple of different seats to the Republican column. Understand that Republicans right now have the narrowest majority, just a three-seat majority, of any party since the Great Depression, and they have no track record of accomplishment to be able to successfully run on, which is why they are running scared. California responded forcefully, thanks to the leadership of the governor, the legislative leaders, the members of the California congressional delegation led by Zoe Lofgren and Pete Aguilar. And we will continue to respond when necessary across the country. Right now, this has happened in Texas. California has responded. Let’s see what comes next. BASH: So is there not a plan yet in New York? Is that what I’m hearing? JEFFRIES: There’s a plan to respond as appropriately in New York and in other parts of the country as the circumstances dictate. BASH: Well, speaking of circumstances, Republicans are already looking beyond Texas. And if you look at the map, they could, adding it all up, get about six to eight seats if, big if, they’re successful in redrawing maps in other GOP-led states. Are you worried that that could be enough right there to prevent you from retaking the House? JEFFRIES: Not at all. Listen, as Democrats, we’re focused on making life better for the American people, driving down the high cost of living. Right now, America is too expensive. Housing costs are too high. Grocery costs are too high. Electricity bills are through the roof.

Here’s Jeffries’ full interview this morning with CNN’s Dana Bash:
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