Trump threatens to pull endorsement of US Representative Lauren Boebert after she campaigns for Massie
Yahoo • • nation
Key Points:
- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a primary challenge against Representative Lauren Boebert after she campaigned for Thomas Massie, a Republican who opposes Trump on key issues.
- Trump criticized Boebert for supporting Massie, calling Massie the "Worst 'Republican' Congressman" and suggesting Boebert deserves a primary fight for backing him.
- Massie has defied Trump on major legislation and led efforts to release government files on Jeffrey Epstein, prompting Trump to vow to unseat him.
- Boebert's support for Massie challenges Trump's influence within the Republican Party, especially ahead of the Kentucky Republican primary where Massie faces Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein.
- Trump also hinted at supporting a primary challenger against Boebert in Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District, inviting candidates to come forward.