Washington — Republican Rep. Jim Baird of Indiana has been hospitalized after a automobile accident, President Trump and Baird’s workplace stated Tuesday.
Baird’s workplace stated the congressman is anticipated to make a full restoration after his automobile was struck. Mr. Trump stated Baird’s spouse was additionally hospitalized after the incident, however can be OK.
“Congressman Baird is within the hospital and is anticipated to make a full restoration, and he’s terribly grateful for everybody’s prayers throughout this time,” Baird’s workplace stated in a assertion on X. “Congressman Baird seems to be ahead to persevering with his work on behalf of Hoosiers. The workplace of Congressman Baird will proceed to supply providers and help for many who want it.”
Mr. Trump referenced the incident in a speech earlier than a Home Republican retreat on the Kennedy Heart in Washington. The president stated Baird and his spouse can be “superb” however that it was a “unhealthy accident.”
“I additionally wish to ship our greatest needs to Congressman Jim Baird and his spouse, who’re recovering from a automobile accident,” Mr. Trump stated. “They are going to be OK however they’d a reasonably unhealthy accident. And we’re praying that they get out of that hospital in a short time. He’ll be superb, she’s going to be superb, but it surely was a nasty accident.”
Mr. Trump additionally provided his condolences over the dying of Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California, who died at 65.
