Don Lemon Nods Along as Democrat Likens GOP Map to the Holocaust [WATCH]

State Rep. Jolanda Jones (D-TX) compared Texas Republicans’ redistricting efforts to the Holocaust during an interview Tuesday on “The Don Lemon Show” podcast, where the former CNN host appeared to nod in agreement as she made the statement.

Jones is one of over 50 Democratic lawmakers who fled the state earlier this week to block a scheduled vote on redistricting by denying quorum in the Texas House of Representatives.

The group traveled to states including Illinois and New York in an effort to delay the Republican-led redrawing of congressional districts.

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Speaking on Lemon’s podcast, Jones warned of what she described as dangerous consequences if Republican redistricting efforts proceed, comparing the situation to events leading up to the Holocaust.

“I will liken this to the Holocaust,” Jones said.

“People are like ‘well, how did the Holocaust happen? How is somebody in the position to kill all of them people?’ Well, good people remain silent or good people didn’t realize that what happens to them can very soon happen to me or somebody I love. So even if you made it, you have an obligation to help people who can’t, because God forbid they end up targeting you and your family.”

Democrat Texas State Rep. Jolanda Jones just compared Texas redistricting to the Holocaust:

“I will liken this to the Holocaust … how did the Holocaust happen? … well, good people remained silent.”

DON LEMON: “Mmhm.”

The ignorance and the melodrama is simply astounding. pic.twitter.com/fRFNYET5MK

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) August 5, 2025

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Lemon did not challenge the comparison and was seen nodding as Jones spoke.

The comparison comes amid renewed tensions in the Texas state legislature over Republican plans to redraw congressional district lines following the 2020 Census.

Republican officials argue that the new map is legally required and reflects population growth, particularly in suburban areas.

Democrats have claimed the changes could reduce minority representation.

On Monday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state law enforcement to locate and return absent Democratic legislators to the Capitol.

The move followed the failure of the Texas House to reach quorum due to the Democrats’ out-of-state departure.

House Speaker Dustin Burrows signed civil arrest warrants for the absent lawmakers, authorizing the House sergeant-at-arms and state troopers to bring them back.

“To ensure compliance, I ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to locate, arrest, and return to the House chamber any member who has abandoned their duty to Texans. This order will remain in effect until all missing Democrat House members are accounted for and brought to the Texas Capitol,” Abbott said in a statement issued Monday.

Texas House Democrats abandoned their duty and are holding flood relief and property tax cuts hostage.

I ordered Texas DPS to arrest and return every derelict House Democrat to the Texas Capitol.

This order will remain in effect until all missing Democrats are accounted for. pic.twitter.com/A87u2JxYU7

— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) August 4, 2025

Although the warrants carry no criminal penalties, they are designed to compel lawmakers to return and fulfill their legislative duties.

According to the Texas Tribune, the arrests are symbolic and would not lead to prosecution or jail time.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton addressed the issue during an interview on Fox Business’ “The Bottom Line,” stating that Governor Abbott has the authority to continue calling special sessions until a vote is held on redistricting.

“Governor Abbott can keep calling special sessions as long as necessary,” Paxton said.

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten reported last week that the new map could have a significant impact on future congressional elections.

According to Enten, the redistricting plan may help Republicans retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives following the 2026 midterms.

Meanwhile, former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder criticized the redistricting effort on Monday.

Without citing evidence, Holder claimed the plan could be part of a broader Republican strategy to reject the certification of a future Democratic presidential victory in January 2029.

Former Obama AG Eric Holder says Democrats in the House might refuse to certify the 2028 presidential election because of the redrawn maps in Texas, without mentioning the grotesque gerrymandering in Illinois or New York.

If there’s an honest historical accounting of our time,… pic.twitter.com/sfioMzenmx

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) August 5, 2025

The House redistricting issue remains ongoing, with no immediate resolution in sight as Republican leadership presses forward and Democratic lawmakers remain out of state.

A final vote cannot proceed until quorum is restored in the chamber.