Trump Labels Rodric Bray’s Redistricting Opposition as ‘Tremendous Diservice’

President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that he expects Indiana Senate Republican leader Rodric Bray to lose his primary election following the chamber’s rejection of a measure to redraw the state’s congressional maps.

“I heard he was against it,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. “He’ll probably lose his next primary whenever that is,” the president added. “I hope he does because he’s done a tremendous disservice.”

Bray, who will be up for reelection in 2028, faced opposition from state senators who voted 31-19 to reject the map despite Republicans holding a 40-10 majority in the chamber.

The proposed redistricting measure, which passed the Indiana House last week, would have likely granted Republicans a 9-0 sweep of the state’s U.S. House seats in next year’s midterms—a pivotal election for congressional control.

Under the new boundaries, two Democratic-held districts—including Indianapolis, the state’s largest city—would have been split into four districts.

Governor Mike Braun vowed to endorse primary challenges against senators who voted against redistricting. “I am very disappointed that a small group of misguided state senators have partnered with Democrats to reject this opportunity to protect Hoosiers with fair maps and to reject the leadership of President Trump,” Braun said.

“Ultimately, decisions like this carry political consequences,” he added. “I will be working with the president to challenge these people who do not represent the best interests of Hoosiers.”