Trump Doubles Down Again On Indiana
President Trump is turning up the heat on Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R), making it clear that Republican voters expect results on redistricting that will expand conservative representation in Washington. The president’s message was unmistakable: Indiana must secure two additional Republican congressional seats to protect the conservative agenda in the House.
In a direct Truth Social statement, Trump told supporters he is personally working with Braun and state GOP leaders to move the issue forward. Trump emphasized that Indiana is a solid-red state he won “in a landslide,” and that Republican leadership has a responsibility to stand with him — not stall progress.
Trump also took aim at State Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R), who recently claimed his caucus “does not have the votes” to pass a redistricting overhaul. Trump called Bray a “RINO” who seems more interested in protecting the status quo than defending the Republican majority in Congress.
The president warned that any Republican who refuses to support fair maps may face primary challenges: “Soon, he will have a Primary Problem — and so will any other politician who supports this stupidity.”
Braun Aligns With Trump: ‘I Remain Fully Committed’
Gov. Braun quickly responded, reassuring conservatives that he stands firmly with President Trump on the issue. Braun said he recently had a “great call” with the president and is committed to getting redistricting done the right way.
“I remain fully committed to supporting President Trump on passing fair maps in Indiana so the MAGA agenda stays strong in Congress,” Braun wrote on X.
Braun said the real problem is a State Senate that refuses to take a public vote and is instead “hiding behind closed doors.” He said Hoosiers deserve transparency — not lawmakers who walk out when it’s time to work.
Republicans Say Indiana Must Counter Democrat Gerrymandering
Braun also stressed that GOP lawmakers in Indiana must act because Democrat-run states like California and Illinois have aggressively gerrymandered their maps to lock in left-wing power. Passing fair maps in Indiana, he argued, is about restoring balance and protecting conservative voters who want their voices heard in Washington.
“Indiana’s legislators must take a public vote to counter the gerrymandering happening in places like California and Illinois,” Braun said. “Republicans cannot afford to sit out while Democrats rewrite the map in their favor.”
The Bottom Line for Conservative Voters
President Trump’s involvement shows how high the stakes are. With control of the House on the line, fair maps in Indiana could determine whether the conservative agenda continues moving forward or faces obstruction from the left. Trump and Braun are now unified — but the pressure is squarely on the Indiana Senate to act.
