Former President Donald Trump issued a warning Saturday that he would back a primary opponent against Representative Lauren Boebert, a previously loyal supporter, following her decision to campaign for Representative Thomas Massie in his Kentucky race.
Writing on Truth Social, Trump criticized Boebert’s choice, stating: “Boebert is campaigning for the Worst ‘Republican’ Congressman in the History of our Country, Thomas Massie, of the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky, and anybody who can be that dumb deserves a good Primary fight!”
The Colorado representative fired back on X, writing: “Yes, I saw the President’s post. No, I’m not mad or offended. I knew the risks when I agreed to stand by my friend Thomas Massie. I was, and will be, America First, America Always, and MAGA.”
Trump has made removing Massie from office a priority, targeting the Republican lawmaker who has opposed the president on significant legislation and matters related to Iran war policy, while also spearheading efforts within his party to make public government documents concerning deceased financier and sex crime convict Jeffrey Epstein.
The former president’s campaign to remove Massie represents a challenge to his influence within the Republican Party.
Trump’s online statement followed Boebert’s campaign events supporting Massie, who is competing against Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL, in Tuesday’s Republican primary election in Kentucky.
In a follow-up post, Trump asked: “Is anyone interested in running against Weak Minded Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District? Just let me know, or announce your Candidacy, and I will be there for you!”
