Former President Barack Obama has endorsed California Governor Gavin Newsom’s fight against Republican gerrymandering efforts in a Wednesday night social media post. Newsom has been openly warning Texas Republicans that he will fight back after they began working to introduce a new congressional map that will deliver five additional House seats to the GOP.

That has changed this week, though, with Obama stepping in to defend California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, who has been in a war of words with the current POTUS. Obama has shown his support for the Democrats' move to redraw congressional districts, following a similar move by the Republicans, which was passed on Wednesday.

Former President Barack Obama hugs California’s then-Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom after arriving at San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.

Former President Barack Obama waded into the political arena Wednesday touting the work of the Biden administration and issuing support for California Gov. Gavin Newsom who is facing a recall effort.

Under normal circumstances, Barack Obama probably wouldn't endorse a Democratic plan for mid-decade redistricting. But these are not normal circumstances.