Mike Braun, other Indiana Republicans react to President Biden's debate performance
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Indiana politicians reacted to the first 2024 face-off between President Joe Biden and former President Donald J. Trump on Thursday, which touched on topics ranging from immigration to golf handicaps.
U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, the Republican nominee for Indiana governor, said the debate was "a disaster" for President Biden, adding that Trump is focused and ready to take on issues like immigration and inflation. Braun said he is running for governor to bring Trump's same "America first" policies to Indiana.
Last night’s debate was a disaster for Joe Biden, who was lost and confused about how his extreme liberal policies have hurt Americans. President Trump showed he is focused and ready to end the crisis on the border, reverse the inflation crisis hurting Hoosier families, and enact…
— Mike Braun (@braun4indiana) June 28, 2024
Third District U.S. Rep. Jim Banks, Indiana Republicans' nominee for Braun's U.S. Senate seat, was active on X, formerly Twitter, during the debate and quickly sounded his support for Trump.
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Banks also weighed in on one of the debate's more off-topic moments: While the two candidates exchanged jabs about who is the better golfer, Banks posted a screenshot from a list of best Washington, D.C., golfers, which listed Trump at 11th. He also admitted to a 40 handicap.
Golf digest list of top 100 DC golfers 👇 pic.twitter.com/HCPTCZn7SD
— Jim Banks (@Jim_Banks) June 28, 2024
Second District U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym voiced his support for Trump and his focus on illegal immigration.
Right now our open border and immigration is the number one issue I hear about from Hoosiers.
That’s because President Biden dismantled Trump’s secure immigration policies and opened the border on Day One.— Congressman Rudy Yakym (@RepRudyYakym) June 28, 2024
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) called the debate a "massive win" for Trump.
Tonight was a MASSIVE win for President @realDonaldTrump! The choice in November could not be more clear. Americans are fed up with Joe Biden and his poor policies. It’s time to re-elect 45 and Make America Great Again!
— Erin Houchin (@Erin_Houchin) June 28, 2024
The Indiana Democrats were mostly quiet on social media throughout the debate, reposting a post from President Biden near the start of the debate.
Donald Trump is the only president besides Herbert Hoover who left office with fewer jobs than when he began.
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) June 28, 2024
The state GOP's accounts were generally more active, with several posts and reposts.
We hear Biden wants to talk about the economy... we'll just leave this here pic.twitter.com/3mXgT2r4mB
— Indiana Republican Party (@indgop) June 28, 2024
This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana politicians react to Trump-Biden debate
