Indiana lawmaker who opposed Trump’s redistricting push is victim of a swatting
An Indiana lawmaker who resisted President Donald Trump’s pressure from Republicans to redraw the state’s congressional boundaries was the victim of a violent summons that brought sheriff’s deputies to his home Sunday.
The call, in which someone reported a fake emergency at state Sen. Greg Goode’s home in Terre Haute, came just hours after Trump criticized the lawmaker and another state senator for their actions. opposes his plan. Trump was trying to do this Convincing Republican-led states They are aggressively trying to redraw congressional maps across the country to help the GOP keep the U.S. House in next year’s midterm elections.
Deputies were dispatched to Goode’s home after receiving an email “reporting harm to persons in the home,” according to a statement from the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office.
“All individuals were safe, secure and unharmed. The investigation showed that this was a hoax or spoofed email (also known as ‘swatting’),” the statement said. The incident is being investigated.
Goode, a Republican, wrote on social media that lawmakers who responded “were under the impression there was a domestic violence emergency.” He thanked the MPs for acting professionally.
“While this entire incident is unfortunate and reflects the volatile nature of our current political environment, I thank God that my family and I are OK,” Goode wrote.
Earlier Sunday, Trump criticized Goode and Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray for opposing the legislation. redistricting Plan for Indiana. Republicans currently hold a 7-2 advantage in the state’s congressional delegation.
“Because of these two types of politically correct ‘gentlemen’ and a few others, they may be depriving the Republicans of the Majority in the House, A VERY BIG JOB!” Trump wrote on the social media platform.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Purpose of Swatting is to get authorities, especially a SWAT team, to respond to an address under false pretenses of violence occurring inside.
The Republican leader of the Indiana Senate announced Friday that his chamber will no longer meet to vote. redistrictingby quoting lack of support of its members, despite pressure from the White House. Vice President J.D. Vance visited many times to make the case.
To win control of the House of Representatives next year, Democrats need to win just three seats, leaving Trump to strong-arm GOP-controlled states. Legislatures or commissions in texasMissouri, North Carolina and Ohio have adopted new maps to boost Republicans’ chances, while California and Virginia are poised to defy Trump’s pressure and redraw their own maps to benefit Democrats.
