Former President Donald Trump expressed disappointment with Indiana State Senate Republicans on Sunday for resisting his push to redraw congressional districts before the 2026 midterms. He warned that their stance could cost Republicans control of the House and urged primaries against opponents. Trump also pressured Governor Mike Braun to support the effort.
On November 16, 2025, Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, targeting Indiana State Senate Republicans led by Senators Rod Bray and Greg Goode, whom he labeled as RINOs—Republicans In Name Only. Trump argued that redistricting in Indiana could add two Republican seats to the U.S. Congress, stating, “Very disappointed in Indiana State Senate Republicans, led by RINO Senators Rod Bray and Greg Goode, for not wanting to redistrict their State, allowing the United States Congress to perhaps gain two more Republican seats.”
He contrasted this with Democratic practices, noting, “The Democrats have done redistricting for years, often illegally, and all other appropriate Republican States have done it. Because of these two politically correct type ‘gentlemen,’ and a few others, they could be depriving Republicans of a Majority in the House, A VERY BIG DEAL!” Trump highlighted California's efforts to gain five seats without complaint and blamed “weak ‘Republicans’” for national problems.
Trump also called out Governor Mike Braun, a friend whose election he claimed to have aided through endorsement, saying, “Governor Mike Braun, perhaps, is not working the way he should to get the necessary Votes.” He demanded action, concluding, “Any Republican that votes against this important redistricting, potentially having an impact on America itself, should be PRIMARIED... Senators Bray, Goode, and the others... should DO THEIR JOB, AND DO IT NOW! If not, let’s get them out of office, ASAP.”
This follows Trump's recent threats to primary other Republicans, including Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, amid ongoing GOP tensions ahead of the 2026 elections.