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Rep. Jim Baird and his wife hurt in 'pretty bad' car crash, Trump announces by JESSICA A. BOTELHO | The National News Desk Tue, January 6, 2026 at 12:41 PM VIEW ALL PHOTOS WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 10: Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN) , accompanied by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (L), speaks before U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins signs three new SNAP food choice waivers for the states of Idaho, Utah, and Arkansas in her office at the United States Department of Agriculture Whitten Building on June 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. The wavers will limit what the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can select as eligible foods, targeting unhealthy food. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) topics: Jim Baird Car crash Donald Trump Congress Indiana Recovery Republicans House of Representatives Rep. Jim Baird (R-Ind.) and his wife were hurt in what President Donald Trump described as a "pretty bad" car crash. FILE - Indiana State Rep. Jim Baird, Republican candidate for Indiana's 4th Congressional District, speaks at a campaign rally featuring President Donald Trump in Indianapolis, Nov. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File) "I also want to send our best wishes to Congressman Jim Baird and his wife, who are recovering from a car accident,” Trump said on Tuesday morning during his address to House GOP lawmakers at the newly renamed Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts. “They are going to be OK, but they had a pretty bad accident and we’re praying that they get out of the hospital very quickly," he added. “He’s going to be fine. She’s going to be fine, but it was a bad accident.” Baird's office also released a statement , which was shared on social media, noting that the congressman's "vehicle was struck in an accident." The statement also noted that Baird is in the hospital and expected to make a full recovery. “He is extraordinarily grateful for everyone’s prayers during this time," according to the statement . "Congressman Baird looks forward to continuing his work on behalf of Hoosiers. The Office of Congressman Baird will continue to provide services and support for those who need it. Congressman Baird and his office remain steadfast in their commitment to serving constituents and focused on advocating for Hoosiers at the highest levels of government.” View post on X Baird, who is 80 years old, represents the 4th Congressional District in west central Indiana. He was first elected to Congress in 2019. News of the crash came as Republicans in D.C. mourn the death of Republican Doug LaMalfa , a seven-term U.S. representative from California. His death, along with the resignation of Georgia Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene, narrows the party’s control of the House to 218 seats to Democrats’ 213. In 2022, Indiana U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, a Republican, was killed in a head-on vehicle collision in her northern Indiana district. Two of her staffers traveling with her and the woman driving the other vehicle also died. _______________ EDITOR'S NOTE : The Associated Press contributed to this report. Why is Christa Pike still on life support despite her death sentence? As convicted killer Christa Pike reportedly remains unconscious after her failed execution attempt, questions are being raised as to why she's still alive? Pike’s arms were 'swollen, burned and blistered' after failed execution, attorneys say Pike’s arms were 'swollen, burned and blistered' after failed execution, attorneys say. Oracle's Symphony gift raises bigger question about corporate investment Oracle’s $10 million gift to the Nashville Symphony is being praised as a major help for one of Music City’s key cultural institutions. But the announcement com Ella Langley, Carrie Underwood, Reba to perform at Dolly Parton tribute in Nashville Country music is getting ready to celebrate Dolly Parton with a star-packed tribute right here in Nashville, Tennessee. Tennessee Most Wanted Alert issued for Knoxville murder suspect The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued a Tennessee Most Wanted Alert for a Knoxville man wanted on a first-degree murder charge. NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " Have you seen them? Lebanon vehicle burglary suspect wanted After failed Pike execution, Strada's recorded testimony raises questions about reforms Tennessee Most Wanted Alert issued for Knoxville murder suspect Watch for deer! Fall deer activity should put Tennessee drivers on high alert