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.
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