Indiana Republicans have nominated Micah Beckwith, a preacher known for his extremist views, for the position of lieutenant governor. Beckwith has made controversial statements, including calling the January 6 Capitol riots 'divinely inspired' and claiming that God personally told him to send riots to Washington. This decision came despite the endorsement of Beckwith's opponent by former President Donald Trump and Indiana gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun. The nomination was decided in a rare contested convention. The nomination of Beckwith, who has a history of making inflammatory remarks, indicates a shift within the GOP towards more radical elements, potentially giving Democrats an opportunity in the upcoming election.
Indiana Republicans rejected a lieutenant-governor candidate backed by Trump and gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun for extremist podcast preacher Micah Beckwith. It shows Trump has unleashed forces in the GOP that make even him look moderate. https://t.co/nBRcf0WADW
In Indiana, Republicans have nominated for lieutenant governor a preacher who says that God personally told him that he sent riots to Washington on January 6. Trump endorsed his opponent, but the lunatics in the state party didn't listen. Democrats now have a chance https://t.co/IJ1odbauNL
Indiana Republicans Snub The Establishment In Lieutenant Governor Race https://t.co/kWMjNDAZ7u
Trump-endorsed candidate loses Indiana lieutenant governor race in rare contested convention https://t.co/HGst7yfAhg
Indiana Republicans nominated a candidate for lieutenant governor this weekend who said that Jan. 6 was "divinely inspired," among other similar statements: https://t.co/qf4mCRwINC