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Trump's revenge tour targets Indiana legislators, securing primary victories

President Trump successfully targeted Indiana Republican state legislators who opposed his redistricting efforts, with six out of eight facing defeat in their primaries. This outcome signifies a major victory for Trump's political strategy of punishing those who defy him. The operation involved significant spending from pro-Trump PACs and coordination with White House officials, potentially pressuring other state legislators nationwide to adopt similar redistricting measures. AI

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Trump's revenge tour targets Indiana legislators, securing primary victories

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Isenstadt ·

    Trump revenge tour steamrolls Indiana holdouts

    <p>President Trump exacted retribution Tuesday on a group of Indiana Republican state legislators who blocked his push to redraw the state's congressional map.</p><ul><li>Trump's political operation targeted eight GOP state senators for defeat in their primaries.</li><li>By late …