Trump Targets Indiana Senate Leaders Over Redistricting
President Donald Trump announced on Saturday his intention to “eliminate” Indiana’s Senate Republican leaders who opposed a new congressional map he endorsed.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump highlighted Indiana Senate Majority Leader Rod Bray, accusing him of “betraying” Republicans by rejecting the proposed map last month, which sought to create two additional right-leaning congressional districts within the state.
The former president mentioned that he would collaborate with David McIntosh, a former congressman and co-founder of the Federalist Society and the Club for Growth, to target Bray’s position. Trump stated, “I am with David McIntosh of the Growth Club and we have agreed that we will work tirelessly to defeat Indiana Senate Majority Leader Rod Bray, a complete RINO who has betrayed the Republican Party, the President of the United States, and everyone who wants to make America great again.”
He added, “We’re going after Bray like no one’s come after you before!”
McIntosh echoed Trump’s sentiment, expressing support for the strategy in a message on social media, declaring, “Rod Bray is going to be ousted.”
FOX News Digital has reached out to Bray’s office for a statement.
Meanwhile, President Trump is ramping up his redistricting efforts ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, with states like Texas, Missouri, North Carolina, and Ohio also adjusting their maps under his influence.
Last December, the Indiana Senate voted against the new congressional map with a tally of 31-19. This defeat saw 21 Republicans siding with 10 Democrats against it. Had it passed, two electoral districts held by Democratic representatives would have been eliminated.
While the Indiana House approved the redistricting bill 57-41, with some Republicans dissenting, Senate Republican leaders were still hesitant to align with Trump’s vision for new maps.
Bray has often mentioned the lack of support to proceed with redistricting, but Trump has continued to press for action, stating that lawmakers “need encouragement to make the right decision.”
Prior to the Senate vote, Trump criticized Bray on social media, pledging to mobilize efforts to unseat him, stating that those who voted against the bill would face challenges in the Republican primary.
In December, Vice President J.D. Vance visited Indiana twice to further discuss the redistricting efforts, emphasizing the implications of Bray’s actions.
Bray also received backlash from Vance after the Virginia Senate approved a constitutional amendment that would empower the Democratic-controlled Legislature to redraw the state’s U.S. House map leading up to the midterm elections.
Vance expressed his frustration towards Bray on social media, saying, “I want to thank @bray_rodric for not even trying to fight back against this extraordinary Democratic abuse of power.”
