Republican Congressman Jim Baird of Indiana’s 4th Congressional District was hospitalized after a car accident, according to sources. Baird has represented this largely rural, agriculture-focused district since 2019.
Career Background
Before serving in Congress, Baird was a member of the Indiana House of Representatives from 2010 to 2018. Prior to that, he was a Putnam County commissioner from 2006 to 2010. He is well-known on Capitol Hill for his work on veterans’ issues and agriculture.
Support for Maduro Capture Operation
Over the weekend, Baird praised the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro. On X, he wrote that decisive leadership is essential for giving U.S. forces confidence in carrying out dangerous missions.
Message on Accountability and Drug Trafficking
Baird emphasized that holding indicted criminals accountable and denying safe havens for drug traffickers sends a strong message. He said the United States will not tolerate foreign actors enabling the flow of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs into American communities.
