Virginia Power Grab Exposed

The Sean Hannity Show28mApril 25, 2026

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A constitutional power grab by Virginia Democrats to redraw congressional districts and secure 10 safe Democratic seats has been halted by the courts due to multiple violations of the state constitution. Former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli breaks down the legal failures: the amendment was passed during a special session with no proper intervening election, the 90-day timeline between second passage and the vote was violated, and the map fails the state's requirement for contiguous and compact districts. The move, pushed by Rep. Abigail Spanberger despite her 2025 promise not to redistrict, is seen as a brazen attempt to disenfranchise 46% of Trump voters. The Virginia Supreme Court is expected to rule by mid-May, likely rejecting the amendment unanimously. Meanwhile, a satirical moment highlights the absurdity of a Democrat claiming expertise in rural America based on watching classic TV shows like 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and 'The Waltons.' The episode also touches on foreign policy, with callers urging President Trump to take a harder line on Iran, though Hannity cautions against overreach and supports a strategic blockade to force concessions without massive collateral damage.

Key Takeaways
1

Virginia's proposed redistricting amendment was struck down due to constitutional violations including no intervening election and insufficient 90-day timeline between passages.

2

The new congressional map violates Virginia's requirement for contiguous and compact districts, making it legally unenforceable.

3

Former AG Ken Cuccinelli confirms the amendment's constitutional flaws were so severe they likely led to a 7-0 rejection by the Virginia Supreme Court.

4

Abigail Spanberger's 2025 promise not to redistrict contradicts her current push, exposing a broken political promise.

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The Virginia Supreme Court is expected to rule by mid-May, likely upholding the current 6-5 Democratic advantage map.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Introduction and Sponsor Break

Sean Hannity opens the show with a sponsor plug for Body by Jake Radio, followed by a brief introduction to the episode's main topic: a constitutional power grab in Virginia.

2:00
3 min

Abigail Spanberger's Broken Promise

Short answer is no. Certainly Virginia, by constitutional amendment, has a new redistricting effort that was put in place and first utilized after the – in the 2021 redistricting. Certainly I've been watching with interest what other states are doing, but I have no plans to redistrict Virginia. No plans to redistrict Virginia.

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5:00
5 min

Constitutional Violations Exposed

They didn't let it. They didn't give the voters 90 days after they passed it the second time. These are basic things, Sean, that have never before been tested or questioned. And they just trampled them in the push to get this redistricting gerrymander done.

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10:00
5 min

Judicial Review and Supreme Court Outlook

I think you can look for a ruling in May, maybe as soon as mid-May.

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15:00
5 min

Satirical Attack on Elite Disconnect

He says, I know all about rural America from watching the Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry. And the Dukes of Hazzard and the Waltons.

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High-Impact Quotes
He says, I know all about rural America from watching the Andy Griffith Show and Mayberry. And the Dukes of Hazzard and the Waltons.
Sean Hannity18:09
Viral: 92.0
They didn't let it. They didn't give the voters 90 days after they passed it the second time. These are basic things, Sean, that have never before been tested or questioned. And they just trampled them in the push to get this redistricting gerrymander done.
Ken Cuccinelli3:48
Viral: 88.0
Short answer is no. Certainly Virginia, by constitutional amendment, has a new redistricting effort that was put in place and first utilized after the – in the 2021 redistricting. Certainly I've been watching with interest what other states are doing, but I have no plans to redistrict Virginia. No plans to redistrict Virginia.
Abigail Spanberger1:30
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

Sean Hannity

Guest

Ken Cuccinelli
Topics Discussed
gerrymandering in virginia95%constitutional amendment violations90%virginia supreme court review88%abigail spanberger redistricting85%redistricting process75%rural america perception70%iran policy and sanctions65%decommoditizing u.s. oil60%
People & Brands

ken cucinelli

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12xPositive

virginia supreme court

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8xNeutral

donald trump

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8xPositive

abigail spanberger

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6xNegative

the dukes of hazzard

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3xNeutral

lamont bagby

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3xNegative

the waltons

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2xNeutral

glenn youngkin

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2xNeutral

andy griffith show

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2xNeutral

landman

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