Indiana Congressman Jim Baird Hospitalized After Crash
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Washington. Rep. Jim Baird and his wife were hospitalized after a car accident, the congressman’s office officially said Tuesday. Baird, 80, is responsive, in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery, the office said, adding he is grateful for prayers. President Donald Trump referenced the incident during a House GOP retreat and conveyed well wishes but provided no further crash details. Reports indicate the collision was first reported by Fox News; Baird’s office and colleagues issued statements confirming hospitalization. Congressional sources noted the incident amid recent House Republican membership changes. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 7 original reports from The Daily Caller, Daily Mail Online, CBS News, Indystar, WRAL, WRTV Indianapolis and dailycallernewsfoundation.org.
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Timeline of Events
- 2019 — Jim Baird elected to represent Indiana's 4th Congressional District.
- This week — Reports note House Republican membership changes, including Rep. Doug LaMalfa's death.
- Tuesday — Fox News first reported a vehicle collision involving Rep. Jim Baird.
- Tuesday — President Trump mentioned the incident during a House GOP retreat and offered well wishes.
- Tuesday — Baird's office said he is responsive, stable and expected to make a full recovery; wife also hospitalized.
- Articles Published:
- 6
- Right Leaning:
- 1
- Left Leaning:
- 0
- Neutral:
- 5
- Distribution:
- Left 0%, Center 83%, Right 17%
Local medical staff, hospitals, and first responders provided care and services, while Baird's office maintained constituent operations during his recovery.
Constituents and congressional colleagues faced short-term risks of disrupted representation and increased workload during Baird's hospitalization.
After reading and researching latest news.... Baird, 80, and his wife were hospitalized after a vehicle collision; his office reports he is responsive and expected to recover. President Trump conveyed well wishes. Media reporting relies on official statements and Trump’s remarks; investigators or crash details have not been publicly released.
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Indiana Congressman Jim Baird Hospitalized After Crash
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