Indiana Republicans break with Trump and why the pressure campaign failed
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Moneycontrol12-12-2025, 12:40

Indiana GOP Defies Trump on Redistricting; Pressure Campaign Fails

  • Indiana Senate Republicans rejected former President Trump's push to redraw the state's congressional map, a rare defeat for him.
  • Lawmakers cited personal dignity, Trump's tone, and intimidation tactics as reasons for their defiance.
  • Senators were offended by Trump's rhetoric and faced threats, including swatting attempts, which contributed to their "no" vote.
  • Constituent opposition to mid-decade redistricting and concerns about splitting communities also influenced the decision.
  • Trump's pressure campaign, including public naming and threats, backfired, hardening resistance among the senators.

Why It Matters: Trump's pressure tactics backfired, showing limits to his influence even in red states.

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