Ft Wayne Times

Senator Jim Banks, representing Indiana's 3rd district in the U.S. Congress since 2017, shared his thoughts on recent developments via Twitter.

On April 10, 2025, Banks expressed optimism about developments in Indiana, thanking former President Donald Trump for unspecified "great news." He stated, "More great news for Indiana! Thank you, President Trump ".

In a subsequent post on April 11, 2025, Banks addressed accountability in military leadership. Referring to a specific incident, he remarked, "Colonel Meyers tried to politicize the Space Force and was held accountable. Lloyd Austin isn’t SecDef anymore. Thanks @PeteHegseth." Banks did not elaborate further on the accountability measures or why Lloyd Austin, a former Secretary of Defense, was mentioned in this context.

Later that day, Banks again acknowledged Trump's influence, indicating a boost in local manufacturing. He wrote, "Thanks to President Trump, more and more products will be stamped with 'Made in Indiana.' Great work!", suggesting an increase in production activities in Indiana attributed to Trump's policies.

Jim Banks continues his tenure in the U.S. Congress, a role he took on after serving in the Indiana Senate. Banks was born in Columbia City, Indiana, where he currently resides. An alumnus of Indiana University Bloomington, he graduated in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts.