Trump hails Chris Garten as new leader of Indiana Senate
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Trump hails Chris Garten as new leader of Indiana Senate

Trump celebrates the election of state Sen. Chris Garten to lead the Indiana Senate after a redistricting fight that split the chamber's Republicans.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: August 23, 2026, 6:59 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump celebrated the election of Indiana state Sen.Chris Garten to lead the state Senate, casting the vote as a win over lawmakers who resisted his redistricting push.