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BumRushDaShow

(164,084 posts)
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 02:57 PM 14 hrs ago

At least 9 Indiana Republicans were targeted in swatting attacks amid redistricting pressure from Trump

Source: NBC News

Dec. 1, 2025, 1:44 PM EST


At least nine elected Republicans in Indiana have been the target of swatting attacks in the weeks since President Donald Trump publicly pressured state lawmakers to pass new congressional maps that would benefit Republicans.

In a lengthy social media tirade on Nov. 16, Trump blasted Indiana state Senate Republicans for not supporting the effort, naming two state senators and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun. The next day, Trump said he would "strongly" endorse against anyone who opposes the push. Indiana House lawmakers began taking up redistricting legislation on Monday, formally introducing new maps. The state Senate is expected to do the same next week.

“I believe these threats are a result of the redistricting pressure on Indiana," state Sen. Jean Leising said Monday in a statement, saying that she was the target of a pipe bomb threat over the weekend. "Threats like these to public officials are unacceptable, and I know law enforcement will do everything they can to bring whoever did this to justice."

She added: “This threat will not stop me from serving my community to the best of my ability. As legislators in the Indiana General Assembly, we must do what is right for our constituents.” The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Leising’s statement.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/indiana-republicans-swatting-attacks-redistricting-rcna246689



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At least 9 Indiana Republicans were targeted in swatting attacks amid redistricting pressure from Trump (Original Post) BumRushDaShow 14 hrs ago OP
Of course, MarineCombatEngineer 14 hrs ago #1
I wonder if local law enforcement is a part of this process wolfie001 13 hrs ago #2
You know who was not targeted? Buddyzbuddy 13 hrs ago #3
This is one for the history books. Baitball Blogger 13 hrs ago #4
"But...but... but the liburals(s)...." are the violent ones!! Grins 10 hrs ago #5

MarineCombatEngineer

(17,250 posts)
1. Of course,
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 03:04 PM
14 hrs ago

this is the MAGAt terrorists way.

Hey repigs, now is the time to stand tall and tell Pedonald and his MAGAt terrorists to FUCK OFF AND DIE.

wolfie001

(6,645 posts)
2. I wonder if local law enforcement is a part of this process
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 03:29 PM
13 hrs ago

Seems like the rePUKE thing to do. Terrorize their opponents by any means necessary.

Buddyzbuddy

(1,960 posts)
3. You know who was not targeted?
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 03:32 PM
13 hrs ago

DEMOCRATS!
Scared Republicans, take back your power, leave the Party.

Grins

(9,164 posts)
5. "But...but... but the liburals(s)...." are the violent ones!!
Mon Dec 1, 2025, 06:33 PM
10 hrs ago

So I have been told. Endlessly….

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