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Trump Threatens to Primary Indiana Republicans Over Redistricting Standoff

The Truth Social broadside escalates the White House push from private lobbying to open pressure on holdout state lawmakers.

Overview

  • Trump singled out Senate leaders Rodric Bray and Greg Goode as “RINO” lawmakers for resisting a mid‑decade redraw that he claims could yield up to two additional GOP House seats.
  • He urged primary challenges to any Republican opposing the effort, writing that those who vote against it should be “PRIMARIED” and urging supporters to “get them out of office, ASAP.”
  • He criticized Gov. Mike Braun for not securing votes, asserting Braun “wouldn’t be Governor without me,” as Indiana’s GOP Senate leaders maintain they lack support to proceed.
  • Bray announced Friday there were not enough votes to reconvene in December for redistricting, and those named in Trump’s post had not publicly responded as of Sunday.
  • The push in Indiana follows a broader party drive for mid‑decade maps, with Texas advancing GOP‑favored lines and California voters approving Prop. 50 to enable a Democratic‑leaning redraw, while Vice President J.D. Vance has engaged Indiana lawmakers.