All In with Chris Hayes ‘Absolutely extraordinary:’ Buttigieg on Indiana Republicans' major rebuke of Trump
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Dec 12, 2025 
Pete Buttigieg, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and mayor of South Bend, Indiana, discusses a pivotal moment in Indiana politics as Republicans break away from Trump's influence. He highlights the extraordinary defiance from Indiana legislators against redistricting, fueled by grassroots activism and constituent pressure. Buttigieg delves into the challenges of political courage in the face of intimidation tactics and emphasizes the necessity for both parties to adapt beyond Trump’s shadow as they strategize for the future.
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Trump's Influence Is Not Unstoppable
- Indiana Republicans delivered a dramatic rebuke to Donald Trump by overwhelmingly rejecting his redistricting push.
- The vote shows Trump's political power is waning even in deep-red states.
Intimidation Tactics Met Real Resistance
- Threats and intimidation were deployed, including bomb threats and claims federal funding would be cut.
- Lawmakers faced real fear for family safety but still some chose to oppose the map on principle.
Part-Time Legislators, Full-Time Pressure
- Pete Buttigieg recounted returning to Indiana to campaign against the maps and seeing lawmakers face intense national pressure.
- He described part-time legislators getting calls from the president and visits from top national figures yet still saying no.