Hoosiers Must Impeach Micah “Gemstone” Beckwith for Treating Taxpayers Like a Personal Slush Fund

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By Sam Keen, Hoosier EnquirerApril 07, 2025

This morning, Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah “Gemstone” Beckwith rolled into the Statehouse parking lot behind the wheel of a gleaming new Tesla vehicle—an eyebrow-raising sight just days after he faced a firestorm of criticism for dropping nearly $90,000 of taxpayer money on a luxury Chevy Tahoe. The flashy upgrade has Hoosiers asking: how deep does Beckwith’s hand reach into our pockets, and when will enough be enough?

Last week, Beckwith tried to justify his lavish spending to IndyStar, claiming the $88,000 Tahoe was a necessity. “We needed a car that was big enough for the guys on my team,” he said. “The previous lieutenant governor had a smaller car, because she had a bunch of women that would travel with her, and we got some big guys that go with us. And so I said, ‘Hey, I’ve got to have something that’s good for three or four guys.’ And so when you start looking at those models, I mean, the price gets up there when you’re talking about a new car.” The excuse landed with a thud among taxpayers, who wondered why a two-year-old state vehicle couldn’t suffice for Beckwith’s “big guys”—and why Hoosiers should foot the bill for his luxury tastes.

The controversy didn’t stop with Beckwith. IndyStar also reported last week that Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales shelled out $90,000 of public funds for a GMC luxury SUV, further fueling outrage over the state’s free-spending officials. Together, the pair’s vehicular splurges totaled nearly $180,000, all while Hoosiers grapple with rising costs and tight budgets. The backlash was swift, with many calling out the disconnect between elected officials and the people they claim to serve.

Apparently unfazed, Beckwith has now traded in the Tahoe for a Tesla—specifically a Cybertruck, which carries a starting MSRP of $82,235 but can climb far higher with customizations. While it’s unclear whether this latest ride was purchased with taxpayer dollars, a handwritten note spotted on the windshield today suggests Beckwith’s priorities are far from Indiana’s working families. “THANK YOU PRESIDENT TRUMP AND ELON MUSK FOR ALL YOU’RE DOING FOR OUR NATION!” it read, a blatant shoutout to his political idols—and perhaps a hint at whose interests he’s really serving.

Hoosiers deserve answers. If Beckwith used public funds for this Tesla, it’s yet another abuse of power in a pattern of reckless spending. Even if he didn’t, the optics of a lieutenant governor flaunting a futuristic luxury vehicle while taxpayers foot the bill for his last ride are damning enough. Is this the leadership Indiana needs—a man who treats our hard-earned money like a slush fund for his ego and his “big guys”?

Beckwith’s actions scream entitlement, and his excuses don’t hold water. A quick search shows plenty of spacious, reliable vehicles available for far less than $88,000—or $82,000-plus for a Cybertruck. His predecessor managed just fine without turning the lieutenant governor’s office into a luxury car dealership. So why can’t Beckwith? The answer seems clear: he doesn’t want to. He’d rather play gemstone-studded king than public servant.

It’s time for Hoosiers to demand accountability. Micah Beckwith has shown he can’t be trusted with our tax dollars, and his cavalier attitude toward public funds is an insult to every working family in this state. Impeachment isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. Indiana deserves leaders who prioritize our needs over their vanity projects. Let’s send “Gemstone” Beckwith a message: your joyride is over.