Rep. Jim Baird, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 4th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Jim Baird, U.S. Representative for Indiana's 4th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Jim Baird, who represents Indiana’s 4th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of statements on September 10, 2025, addressing both legislative matters and recent news involving conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
In a post at 17:39 UTC, Baird wrote: "I spoke on the House Floor in support of my amendment to the FY2026 NDAA to require @SecWar to brief @HASCRepublicans and @SASCGOP on the feasibility and efficacy of pulsed lasers to strengthen our defensive capabilities.
WATCH BELOW: https://t.co/C6EfkmAQEV"
Later that evening, at 18:53 UTC, he commented on personal news regarding Charlie Kirk: "Pray for Charlie Kirk and his family."
At 20:02 UTC, Baird expanded on this sentiment following reports about an incident involving Kirk: "I was devastated to hear that Charlie Kirk was shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Charlie Kirk has been a leading voice for the conservative movement for years and is a man of deep faith.
Political violence has absolutely no place in this country, and I"
Jim Baird has served as U.S. Representative for Indiana's 4th District since 2019 after succeeding Todd Rokita. He previously held positions in the Indiana House of Representatives from 2010 to 2018 and on the Putnam County Commission from 2006 to 2010. Born in Covington, Indiana in 1945, Baird currently resides in Greencastle. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in West Lafayette in 1967.
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