Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro is raising eyebrows with his latest remarks on the political impact of redistricting and the U.S. Census.

In a recent segment, Shapiro argued that key details about how congressional districts are drawn — and how population counts influence political power — are being left out of public discussion. He suggested that both redistricting and census data collection have long-term effects on elections, representation, and policymaking, but are often framed in a way that obscures their full political significance.

While Shapiro did not shy away from criticizing the role of partisan influence in map-drawing, he emphasized that the topic affects both major political parties and deserves more transparent debate.

His comments come as several states continue to face court challenges over newly drawn congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.