Indiana Sen. Greg Goode was swatted after opposing Trump’s redistricting plan; hoax led to police response, no injuries.

Indiana state Senator Greg Goode, a Republican who opposed President Trump’s push to redraw Indiana’s congressional districts, was the target of a swatting incident on November 16, 2025, after Trump publicly criticized him for resisting the redistricting plan. A false emergency report prompted Vigo County deputies to respond to his home, but authorities confirmed it was a hoax, and Goode and his family were unharmed. The incident followed Trump’s claim that opposition to the plan could jeopardize Republican control of the U.S. House. Indiana’s Senate has since paused redistricting votes due to insufficient support, despite pressure from the White House and Vice President JD Vance. Swatting, a dangerous prank involving false emergency claims, is under investigation. Meanwhile, several states have adopted maps favoring Republicans, while California and Virginia move toward Democratic-leaning redistricting.