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WATCH: Trump criticizes Indiana Senate Republicans’ rejection of redistricting effort

WATCH: Trump criticizes Indiana Senate Republicans’ rejection of redistricting effort

Summary

President Donald Trump expressed disappointment after Indiana's Senate voted against a plan to change the state’s congressional map. Many Republican senators joined Democrats in opposing the map, which could have increased Republican seats. President Trump suggested he would support challengers against those opposing the plan.

Key Facts

  • Indiana Senate voted 31-19 against a new congressional map.
  • President Trump supported the plan to help Republicans keep a majority in the U.S. House after 2026.
  • Ten Democrats and 21 Republicans opposed the map.
  • The new map could have added two Republican seats.
  • President Trump criticized Indiana Senate leader Rodric Bray over the vote.
  • Trump suggested support for primary challengers against opposing Republicans.

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