Trump Launches Indiana Endorsement Blitz Targeting GOP Senators Who Blocked Redistricting

The push follows the state Senate’s December rejection of a map drawn to boost Republicans in 2026.

Overview

On Wednesday, Trump used Truth Social to endorse six primary challengers against Indiana Republican state senators who opposed his redistricting push.
He backed Blake Fiechter, Tracey Powell, Paula Copenhaver, Brenda Wilson, Michelle Davis, and Jeff Ellington to take on Sens. Travis Holdman, Jim Buck, Spencer Deery, Greg Goode, Greg Walker, and Eric Bassler.
Trump castigated the incumbents as “RINO” or “America Last” and argued their votes jeopardized potential GOP U.S. House gains in 2026.
Reporting noted at least one endorsed challenger, Blake Fiechter, had already ended his campaign earlier this week, highlighting execution lapses in the rollout.
Trump suggested Bassler may not run again and disparaged potential replacement Kristi Risk as a “pawn,” as pressure from Gov. Mike Braun and groups like Turning Point USA continues against the holdouts.