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Trump Picks Sweep Indiana Primaries

Trump Picks Sweep Indiana Primaries

Trump Picks Sweep Indiana Primaries
Above: A poll worker welcomes people to a voting center in Indianapolis, Ind., on May 5, 2026. Image credit: Abra Richardson/Mirror Indy/Getty Images

The Spin


Trump's Indiana primary sweep proved that MAGA loyalty is the only currency that matters in GOP politics. Six Republican state senators who deliberately blocked redistricting got wiped out, including a top Senate leader, showing that crossing Trump has real consequences. The Republican base is energized, unified and ready to punish anyone who stands in the way of winning.

Indiana's results expose a Republican Party that's become a full-blown cult, purging anyone who defies Trump's authoritarian redistricting push. Combined with Supreme Court gutting of the Voting Rights Act and rapid gerrymandering across GOP-controlled states, this is a coordinated assault on democratic elections. Trump's grip tightens now, but an increasingly unpopular president dragging down the whole party sets up a Democratic wave.


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