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Republican Indiana state lawmaker who opposed Trump’s redistricting push is victim of a swatting

Republican Indiana state lawmaker who opposed Trump’s redistricting push is victim of a swatting

Summary

Indiana state Senator Greg Goode, who opposed President Trump's effort to redraw congressional districts, experienced a swatting incident. This happened after President Trump criticized him and another lawmaker for their stance.

Key Facts

  • An Indiana lawmaker named Greg Goode was involved in a swatting incident.
  • Swatting is when someone calls police with a fake emergency to send officers to someone's location.
  • This event occurred at Greg Goode's home in Terre Haute, Indiana.
  • Hours before the incident, President Trump criticized Goode for opposing his redistricting plan.
  • President Trump wants Republican-led states to redraw district boundaries to support Republicans in future elections.
  • Sheriff’s deputies responded to the false emergency call at Goode’s home.

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