Who is Rod Bray and what is his role in the Indiana Senate?

Rodric D. 'Rod' Bray is a Republican Indiana State Senator representing District 37 since 2012, serving as Senate President Pro Tempore and previously as Majority Leader.

What was the proposed congressional map rejected by the Indiana Senate?

The GOP-backed plan sought to create two additional right-leaning congressional districts through redistricting, but the Indiana Senate voted 31-19 against it in December.

Who is David McIntosh and why is he partnering with Trump against Bray?

David McIntosh is a founder of Club for Growth and longtime conservative activist; Trump announced partnering with him to target Bray in primary efforts over the redistricting opposition.

What consequences have Bray and other opposing Republicans faced?

Bray and other Indiana Republicans opposing the redistricting measure have faced threats and swatting incidents amid intraparty conflict.

How does this dispute relate to events in Virginia?

VP JD Vance criticized Bray after Virginia Democrats advanced an amendment allowing their legislature to redraw U.S. House maps, framing Indiana's inaction as aiding Democrats.

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Trump Vows to ‘Take Out’ Indiana Senate Leader Over Redistricting Fight

President Trump pledged to 'take out' Indiana Senate Majority Leader Rod Bray over his refusal to back a GOP-favored congressional map, teaming with David McIntosh.

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President Trump publicly vowed on Truth Social to "take out" Indiana Senate Majority Leader Rod Bray, calling him a "total RINO" after the state Senate rejected a GOP-backed congressional map.

Trump said he would partner with David McIntosh — a Club for Growth founder and longtime conservative activist — to target Bray in primary efforts and political campaigns.

The Indiana Senate voted 31-19 in December against the proposed redistricting plan; Trump and allies had pressured lawmakers ahead of that vote, seeking two additional right-leaning districts.

Vice President JD Vance also criticized Bray after Virginia Democrats advanced an amendment to let their legislature redraw U.S. House maps, framing Indiana inaction as aiding Democrats.

Bray and other Indiana Republicans who opposed the measure have faced threats and swatting incidents; the dispute highlights growing intraparty conflict over redistricting ahead of the midterms.

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: Rodric D. 'Rod' Bray is a Republican Indiana State Senator representing District 37 since 2012, serving as Senate President Pro Tempore and previously as Majority Leader.
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: The GOP-backed plan sought to create two additional right-leaning congressional districts through redistricting, but the Indiana Senate voted 31-19 against it in December.
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State Affairs
: David McIntosh is a founder of Club for Growth and longtime conservative activist; Trump announced partnering with him to target Bray in primary efforts over the redistricting opposition.
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Wikipedia
: Bray and other Indiana Republicans opposing the redistricting measure have faced threats and swatting incidents amid intraparty conflict.
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Indiana Senate Republicans
: VP JD Vance criticized Bray after Virginia Democrats advanced an amendment allowing their legislature to redraw U.S. House maps, framing Indiana's inaction as aiding Democrats.
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