Trump threatens to primary Lauren Boebert after she campaigned for Massie
President Donald Trump said Saturday he could withdraw his support from Rep. Lauren Boebert if “the right person” challenges her in Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District. The comment came after Boebert campaigned in Kentucky for Trump critic Rep. Thomas Massie, following Massie’s primary bid against Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and Army Ranger.
Boebert is one of several GOP lawmakers who have backed Massie. Polling released shortly before early voting showed Gallrein leading Massie by about 5 percentage points among likely Republican voters, with the Kentucky primary scheduled for May 19.
Trump endorsed Boebert in 2024 as a “Proven Conservative” supporting his “America first” agenda; she has been an influential ally in Congress, including recently introducing legislation tied to Trump’s White House ballroom. Massie’s campaign has also faced controversy, including allegations from Massie’s ex-girlfriend that he offered $5,000 related to a wrongful termination complaint against a close ally.
The Kentucky race is seen as a test of whether Trump can successfully primary opponents. In recent state elections,all five Trump-targeted lawmakers lost. ahead of campaign stops, Boebert said she supports both Trump and Massie, and Rep. Andy Barr has endorsed Gallrein.
President Donald Trump threatened Saturday to back a primary challenger to Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) after she campaigned in Kentucky for Trump adversary Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY).
“Is anyone interested in running against Weak Minded Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District?” Trump said in a Truth Social post. “Even though I long ago endorsed Boebert, if the right person came along, it would be my Honor to withdraw that Endorsement, and endorse a good and proper alternative.”
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Boebert is among a small group of GOP lawmakers who have publicly supported Massie in his race against Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and Army Ranger. Massie has emerged as one of Trump’s most outspoken critics on high-profile policy debates, including Trump’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, the Iran war, and spending.
Gallrein held roughly a 5 percentage-point lead over Massie one day before early voting began, according to a Wednesday Quantis Insights poll of 908 likely GOP voters. The primary will be held on Tuesday, May 19.
Trump had endorsed Boebert in 2024 when he was a presidential nominee, calling her then a “Proven Conservative” who delivers for the “America First agenda.” She has been a notable ally of Trump in Congress, recently introducing legislation in late April to give congressional approval to Trump’s White House ballroom.
Massie’s ex-girlfriend alleged this week that the Kentucky congressman had offered her $5,000 to abandon a wrongful termination complaint against his close ally Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-IN), allegations Massie has denied.
Massie’s race serves as a test of Trump’s ability to successfully primary his opponents. During the state elections in Indiana earlier this month, all five lawmakers opposed by Trump lost. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) lost in the Louisiana Senate primary Saturday night, with Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) placing first to advance along with state Treasurer John Fleming to a runoff election.
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Ahead of the campaign stops in Shelby County and Oldham County, Kentucky, Boebert said in an X post that she supports both Trump and Massie, saying both work “to preserve freedom and liberty.”
Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) has endorsed Ed Gallrein.
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