Daniels enjoys riding motorcycles and is a Harley Davidson enthusiast.
He is recognized for his fiscal discipline, having balanced Indiana’s budget during his first term as governor, reducing expenses wherever feasible, and achieving surplus budgets for multiple years.
1971-1976 – Aide and later adviser to Indianapolis Mayor Richard Lugar.
1977-1983 – Chief of staff for Senator Lugar (R-Indiana).
1983-1984 – Executive Director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC).
1985-1987 – Senior adviser to President Reagan.
1987-1990 – CEO of Hudson Institute.
1990-2001 – Executive at Eli Lilly.
2001-2003 – Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
2004 – Elected as the 49th governor of Indiana.
June 21, 2012 – Purdue University announces the unanimous election of Daniels as the next president, starting January 15, 2013.
June 10, 2022 – Purdue announces that Dr. Mung Chiang will succeed Daniels as president on January 1, 2023.
March 28, 2023 – The Liberty Fund announces Daniels will join as a distinguished scholar and senior adviser starting April 1, with a board position beginning February 2025.
February 2025 – Indianapolis-based LDI, Ltd. announces that Daniels has joined as an executive partner.
HARLEY-Davidson has introduced its most powerful motorcycle ever available for public roads, but a significant portion of the fanbase is expressing dissatisfaction with the unveiling.
The iconic motorcycle manufacturer showcased their 2025 CVO Road Glide RR in a promotional video shared on social media, following its announcement at a press conference held in Austin, Texas.
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Harley have revealed a race-replica bike that’s their most powerful production model everCredit: YouTube / Harley-Davidson
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It boasts an impressive 153 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque.Credit: YouTube / Harley-Davidson
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But only 131 units will be produced, with a starting price of $110,000Credit: YouTube / Harley-Davidson
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It represents the highest price the firm has ever charged for one of its bikesCredit: YouTube / Harley-Davidson
The new CVO Road Glide RR is designed on Harley’s touring platform and features a 131 cubic-inch engine that delivers an impressive 153 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque.
However, aspiring owners may find it challenging to obtain one, as only 131 units of this model will be produced, and it carries a hefty starting price of $110,000.
This price point marks the highest ever set by the company for one of its motorcycles, which is said to honor its participation in the renowned “King of the Baggers” motorcycle race series.
During the press event, Jason Kehl, Harley’s Product Development Leader, remarked: “A project like this, a motorcycle of this exclusivity, hand-crafted with only 131 units, wouldn’t be viable without the complete backing of the company.
“This is a ‘factory motorcycle.’ Harley Davidson has referred to that term, pertaining to racing, since 1914.”
For those unaware, Mission King of the Baggers features Harley’s heavier bikes – equipped with fairings and saddlebags – competing against their sole American competitor, Indian Motorcycle.
With this latest model, Harley aims to capitalize on the growing popularity of the racing series, although the response from fans has not met the company’s expectations.
In comments on the unveiling video shared on Facebook, many users voiced their confusion regarding Harley’s choice to launch such an expensive motorcycle.
One commenter said: “Yeah, this is just what people want right now in this economy…spending $150,000 on a Harley after taxes.”
Another remarked: “This is an answer to a question no one asked. You already make $30K bikes with technology that can’t compete against Japanese models priced a third less.”
Harley-Davidson riders point to glaring ‘oversight’ by brand after chain’s stock plummets & dealerships close for good
“Instead of addressing that – you roll out this?”
A third user commented: “If this was the surprise you teased for three quarters, you’re going to disappoint a majority of your audience.
“You’ve missed your target, a swing and miss, HD.”
However, not all feedback was negative.
An optimistic user stated: “For someone who desires the absolute best…here’s your motorcycle, and if I could, I certainly would be interested.”
In a similar vein, Indian released its own race replica, the Challenger RR, in 2023, which was intended strictly for track use—but sales were poor.
Only 29 units were produced, initially priced at $92,229, and the Challenger RR is still available at various dealers for less than the original cost.
In recent months, shares of Harley-Davidson have declined, with motorcycle sales witnessing a third consecutive annual drop.
Escalating prices and interest rates have largely deterred potential buyers.
Harley-Davidson closures in 2024
There are over 650 Harley-Davidson dealerships around the United States.
Nevertheless, various locations have closed for numerous reasons throughout 2024, with little explanation provided.
Below is a list of some Harley-Davidson outlets that have shut down this year:
Reiman’s Harley-Davidson dealership in Kewanee, Illinois, shut its doors in October after the ownership transferred the business to the Walter Brothers Harley Davidson dealership in Peoria, Illinois.
FILE – An Indian man parks his Harley Davidson Fat Boy motorcycle in New Delhi, India, March 1, 2017. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File)
NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump met at the White House on Thursday to discuss reducing tariffs, addressing trade disputes, and strengthening defense relations.
Despite Trump’s threats of imposing tariffs, both leaders indicated a willingness to negotiate on trade, hinting at potential concessions from both New Delhi and Washington.
Trump complimented Modi as a “much better negotiator than me,” and Modi creatively responded by referencing Trump’s “MAGA” slogan, asserting he is committed to “Make India Great Again.”
Here are some significant points from their discussion:
Trade and tariffs dominated the agenda
Trade and tariff concerns were pivotal in their talks. Trump expressed that New Delhi’s tariff policies are “very unfair and strong,” suggesting that India would not escape scrutiny.
However, both leaders agreed to negotiate a solution to these trade issues, with Modi anticipating the completion of an agreement by the end of the year.
Trump also indicated a desire to reduce the current $50 billion trade deficit with India by boosting U.S. energy exports to the nation.
Modi proposed increasing bilateral trade with the U.S. to $500 billion by 2030.
“Trump’s intention is to alter the global trading landscape. India is aware of this and is now seeking practical solutions to its challenges,” noted Raja Mohan, an analyst at the Institute of South Asian Studies in Singapore.
A renewed defense alliance is in the works
Trump announced plans for the U.S. to increase military sales to India, including a potential deal for F-35 stealth fighter jets, although no timeline was provided. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conveyed that the proposal is currently under consideration.
Rahul Bedi, a defense analyst based in India, remarked that such an arrangement could take “several years” to finalize.
Since 2008, India has procured over $20 billion in U.S.-origin defense equipment, and a recent agreement will enable U.S.-based General Electric to collaborate with an Indian firm to manufacture jet engines in India.
Modi and Trump also concurred on enhancing security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, which indirectly addresses the rising competition with China in the area.
Extradition of a terror attack suspect to India has been discussed
Trump expressed support for extraditing a suspect involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks, which resulted in the deaths of 166 people, likely referring to Tahawwur Hussain Rana.
Indian officials have asserted that Pakistan’s intelligence services collaborated with the Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taibah in orchestrating the attack, which Islamabad has denied.
The extradition of Rana would enhance Modi’s standing domestically, as he has maintained a hardline approach towards Pakistan.
Modi and Trump also touched upon immigration issues, with the Indian prime minister assuring he would accept any citizens illegally residing in the U.S.
Recently, India accepted the return of 104 migrants on a U.S. military flight.
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Associated Press writer Ashok Sharma contributed to this report.
