Indiana GOP Lawmakers Meet VP Vance Amid Redistricting Battles, Democrats Protest

Indiana Republican lawmakers met with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in Washington, D.C., to discuss various policy issues including the possibility of redrawing Indiana's congressional districts mid-decade. This meeting occurred amid ongoing debates about redistricting, with Republicans reportedly aligning with the Trump administration's push for early redistricting aimed at gaining additional congressional seats. In response, Indiana Democratic lawmakers voiced strong opposition, holding a rally and a press conference in Indianapolis to denounce the proposed redistricting as unfair and an attempt to disenfranchise voters, particularly voters of color. Democrats urged their Republican colleagues to resist pressure from the Trump administration and avoid calling a special session for redistricting, warning that any new map would be tantamount to rigging the electoral process. Despite some Republicans publicly opposing a special session, Democrats remain skeptical and anticipate that redistricting will proceed, with preparations to file a lawsuit if the maps are redrawn in a discriminatory manner. The dispute highlights a broader national trend following Texas's recent redistricting, reflecting intensified partisan battles over congressional district boundaries.