Beau of The Fifth Column
Let's talk about Trump’s mouth getting him in trouble in Indiana....
30 Nov 2025
Chapter 1: What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Well, howdy there, Internet people. It's Belle again. So today, we're going to talk about Trump's mouth getting him in trouble in Indiana.
As we've been talking about for a while, there's been a massive pressure campaign from Trump World to convince state senators in Indiana to redistrict their state in a way that's more favorable to the National Republican Party because they're worried Trump's policies are so bad that independents and parts of his base will vote against them in the midterms. Polling says they're probably right.
The intense pressure campaign isn't over. House Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to be talking with state-level Republicans this weekend as he tries to push them to vote to stack the deck so there's a chance he can keep his gavel. Well, Trump world finally caught a break and the state Senate agreed to at least vote on Trump's gerrymander push.
But then, that meandering Thanksgiving Day post that we talked about, the same one where he fantasized about a congresswoman marrying her brother? Well, Trump used the R-word to describe Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota. Indiana State Senator Mike Boachek could be a crucial vote for Trump's gerrymander attempt in Indiana. Well, the senator's daughter has downs.
Chapter 2: How is Trump's gerrymandering impacting Indiana politics?
The senator made a social media post tying his position on Trump's gerrymander to the president's mouth-running and habit of demeaning people. Quote, Many of you have asked my position on redistricting. I have been an unapologetic advocate for people with intellectual disabilities since the birth of my second daughter.
Those of you that don't know me or my family might not know that my daughter has Down syndrome. This is not the first time our president has used these insulting and derogatory references, and his choices of words have consequences. I will be voting no on redistricting. Perhaps he can use the next 10 months to convince voters that his policies and behavior deserve a congressional majority.
Trump may have very well been on the verge of getting what he wanted, and with a potential vote less than 10 days away, he might have sunk his chances. Here's the takeaway for Americans. We have seen this play out domestically.
His rambling Grandpa Simpson demeanor combined with an insulting attitude has undermined what is an incredibly important policy move for Trump. We've seen it happen in real time.
What do you think happens overseas when he suggests taking over a country or territory? Calls other countries freeloaders. refers to nations that are critical to our national security as third world, metals in their internal politics, and so on. The exact same thing happens.
They lose respect for the presidency and the country, and they very well might wait until the United States needs something from them before they say what's on their mind. And if you think those countries don't matter, understand the president of the United States is going to have to kiss the ring of state senators in Indiana to try to get what he wants. Politics is hard.
Foreign policy is harder. Anyway, it's just a thought. Y'all have a good day.
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