GOP Rep. Jim Baird and wife hospitalized after car accident

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Source: CBS News

Updated on: January 6, 2026 / 11:39 AM EST


Washington — Republican Rep. Jim Baird of Indiana has been hospitalized after a car accident, President Trump and Baird's office said Tuesday.

Baird's office said the congressman is expected to make a full recovery after his vehicle was struck. Mr. Trump said Baird's wife was also hospitalized after the incident, but will be OK.

"Congressman Baird is in the hospital and is expected to make a full recovery, and he is extraordinarily grateful for everyone's prayers during this time," Baird's office said in a statement on X. "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."

Mr. Trump referenced the incident in a speech before a House Republican retreat at the Kennedy Center in Washington. The president said Baird and his wife will be "fine" but that it was a "bad accident."

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jim-baird-hospitalized-car-accident-indiana-congressman/

[bucolic_frolic]

1. Afraid to ask

are we on a roll yet?

[MarineCombatEngineer]

2. You can bet the farm that if this had been a Democrat,

Trumpedo would be all over his social media celebrating the accident and throwing insults, you know, being the worthless piece of shit that he is.

[RockCreek]

4. my first thought was whether it was a democrat,

My first thought was whether it was a democrat, or someone else Trump has an agenda against.

Really, really scary days.

[Brother Buzz]

9. That'd be a sucker bet

[Hugin]

3. So, the Republicans are hiding out in the Kennedy Center now?

Using it as an auxiliary Capitol. Pathetic.

[Grins]

11. Well, lately it hasn't been used a lot.

A trend that appears will continue.

Made them a deal...?

[Hugin]

12. It's the stand in court ballroom is my guess.

Since the grand scheme at the White House is only a shaft at this point.

[FarPoint]

5. He is 80 years old.....

Depending on injuries....elderly recovery can be a huge challenge...

[Chasstev365]

6. 2 down 3 to go?

[chowder66]

7. I hope they fully recover.

[diane in sf]

13. I hope he recovers and resigns.

[JoseBalow]

8. Better luck next time!

[Marie Marie]

10. Does Barri Weiss know that CBS News called him MR Trump?????

Works for me....

[wolfie001]

14. I hate her

Repulsive

[Marie Marie]

15. Right there with you on that Wolfie.