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Indiana Lawmakers Targeted by Swatting Amid Redistricting Dispute

11/22/2025

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Lawmakers Targeted by Swatting

Indiana lawmakers face swatting threats amid a redistricting dispute, with Indiana State Police investigating.
At least four Republican state senators reported swatting, including Spencer Deery (Republican) and Greg Goode (Republican).
The swatting followed their rejection of U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to redraw maps.
Governor Mike Braun condemned the threats as way beyond the pale.
Bipartisan Indiana House leaders denounced the intimidation as unacceptable.

Summary

Trump Pressures Indiana

U.S. President Donald Trump pressures Indiana Republicans to redraw congressional maps to favor the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms.
The Indiana Senate voted 29-18 against a special session for redistricting, with Senate President Rodric Bray cautioning that mid-cycle redistricting could backfire.
Trump has threatened primary challenges against dissenting senators, intensifying intra-party tensions.
Polls show a majority of Indiana voters oppose early redistricting, reflecting broader tensions over strategy.

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Historical Context

Indiana's redistricting process has historically favored Republicans, notably in 2011 when the Republican-controlled legislature created maps resulting in 60% Republican representation in Congress. This trend has led to ongoing political tensions, as seen today with swatting threats linked to redistricting disputes, which may further deepen divisions within the Indiana Republican Party and impact future elections.

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Lawmakers Targeted by Swatting

Indiana lawmakers face swatting threats amid a redistricting dispute, with Indiana State Police investigating.
At least four Republican state senators reported swatting, including Spencer Deery (Republican) and Greg Goode (Republican).
The swatting followed their rejection of U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to redraw maps.
Governor Mike Braun condemned the threats as way beyond the pale.
Bipartisan Indiana House leaders denounced the intimidation as unacceptable.

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