Indiana GOP Rejects Trump-Backed Redistricting Plan Despite Pressure and Threats

Indiana's Republican-led Senate rejected a Trump-backed redistricting plan, designed to secure all nine House seats, despite presidential pressure and threats, marking a rare GOP defiance.

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Overview

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The Indiana State Senate rejected a Trump-backed congressional redistricting plan by a 31-19 vote, with 21 Republicans joining 10 Democrats in opposition.

The proposed map aimed to give Republicans full control of all nine House seats in Indiana, a move that went against appeals from President Trump.

President Trump criticized opposing Indiana Republicans, threatening primary challenges and expressing "restrained ire" towards Senate President Rodric Bray for the rejection.

Republican senators, including Greg Goode and Spencer Deery, cited concerns about harming public faith in election integrity and their duty to represent constituents.

Lawmakers faced death threats and swatting attacks over the vote, with the rejection marking a rare rebuke of Trump by the GOP and easing pressure on Illinois Democrats.

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Center-leaning sources appear neutral, focusing on factual reporting of the Indiana Senate's rejection of the redistricting bill. They provide balanced coverage of the political pressure from Trump and the reasons for the vote, including lawmakers' concerns about mid-decade gerrymandering and the threats they faced. The reporting consistently attributes strong opinions to specific individuals, maintaining an objective narrative.

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