{"id":2603598,"date":"2026-05-16T23:56:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-17T03:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-threatens-to-primary-lauren-boebert-after-she-campaigned-for-massie\/"},"modified":"2026-05-16T23:56:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-17T03:56:59","slug":"trump-threatens-to-primary-lauren-boebert-after-she-campaigned-for-massie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-threatens-to-primary-lauren-boebert-after-she-campaigned-for-massie\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump threatens to primary Lauren Boebert after she campaigned for Massie"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-threatens-to-primary-lauren-boebert-after-she-campaigned-for-massie%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2603598&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>President Donald Trump said Saturday he could withdraw his support from Rep. Lauren Boebert if \u201cthe right person\u201d challenges her in Colorado\u2019s Fourth Congressional District. The comment came after Boebert campaigned in Kentucky for Trump critic Rep. Thomas Massie, following Massie\u2019s primary bid against Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and Army Ranger.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Trump endorsed Boebert in 2024 as a \u201cProven Conservative\u201d supporting his \u201cAmerica first\u201d agenda; she has been an influential ally in Congress, <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >including recently introducing legislation tied<\/a> to Trump\u2019s White House ballroom. Massie\u2019s campaign has also faced controversy, including allegations from Massie\u2019s ex-girlfriend that he offered $5,000 related to a wrongful termination complaint against a close ally.<\/p>\n<p>The Kentucky race is seen as a test of whether Trump can successfully primary opponents. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-mccarthy-slams-democrats-over-push-to-pass-build-back-better-bill-without-report-from-congressional-budget-office\/\" title=\".... McCarthy slams Democrats over push to pass Build Back Better bill without ...ort from Congressional Budget Office\">recent state elections<\/a>,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.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<article class=\"fn-body\">\n<p>President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a> threatened Saturday to back a primary challenger to Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/lauren-boebert\/\">Lauren Boebert<\/a> (R-CO) after she campaigned in Kentucky for Trump adversary Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/thomas-massie\/\">Thomas Massie<\/a> (R-KY).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIs anyone interested in running against Weak Minded Lauren Boebert in Colorado\u2019s Fourth Congressional District?\u201d Trump said in a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/116586609402311469\">Truth Social post<\/a>. \u201cEven 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<section class=\"explore-more-section\" id=\"wex-recommended-widget\">\n<div class=\"magazine-container single\">\n<h1 class=\"magazine-title mt-2\">Recommended Stories<\/h1>\n<p>             <i class=\"fa-solid fa-play icon\"><\/i>         <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-grid\">\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4571020\/cassidy-loses-reelection-campaign\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Cassidy loses shot at reelection as Louisiana Senate race heads to runoff<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4571519\/trump-cassidy-disloyal-disaster-clobbered-primary-election\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Trump calls Cassidy \u2018a disloyal disaster\u2019 who will get \u2018CLOBBERED\u2019 in primary election<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<div class=\"explore-card\">                         <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4569486\/bill-cassidy-political-future-hangs-in-the-balance\/?itm_source=parsely-api\">                             <\/p>\n<div class=\"explore-thumb-wrap\">                                                                                                                                  <\/div>\n<h3>Bill Cassidy\u2019s political future hangs in the balance<\/h3>\n<p>                         <\/a>                     <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>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\u2019s most outspoken critics on high-profile policy debates, including Trump\u2019s handling of the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jeffrey-epstein\/\">Jeffrey Epstein<\/a> case, the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/iran\/\">Iran war<\/a>, and spending.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Gallrein held roughly a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4566906\/gallrein-lead-massie-latest-kentucky-primary-poll\/\">5 percentage-point lead<\/a> over Massie one day before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/voters-set-to-pick-who-will-lead-new-york-citys-economic-recovery-fight-against-rising-crime-and-more\/\" title=\"Voters Set To Pick Who Will Lead New York City\u2019s Economic Recovery, Fight Against Rising Crime And More\">early voting began<\/a>, according to a Wednesday Quantis Insights <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/quantusinsights.org\/f\/kentucky-cd4-republican-primary-gallrein-leads-massie\">poll<\/a> of 908 likely GOP voters. The primary will be held on Tuesday, May 19.<\/p>\n<p>Trump <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/2900221\/trump-endorses-boebert-contested-gop-primary\/\">had endorsed<\/a> Boebert in 2024 when he was a presidential nominee, calling her then a \u201cProven Conservative\u201d who delivers for the \u201cAmerica First agenda.\u201d She has been a notable ally of Trump in Congress, recently <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4546357\/lauren-boebert-bill-trump-white-house-ballroom\/\">introducing legislation<\/a> in late April to give congressional approval to Trump\u2019s White House ballroom.<\/p>\n<p>Massie\u2019s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4565984\/ex-girlfriend-cynthia-west-thomas-massie-offering-cash-drop-complaint-against-ally\/\">ex-girlfriend alleged<\/a> 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. <\/p>\n<p>Massie\u2019s race serves as a test of Trump\u2019s ability to successfully primary his opponents. During the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4557093\/trump-indiana-trouble-massie-cassidy-election\/\">state elections in Indiana<\/a> earlier this month, all five lawmakers opposed by Trump lost.\u00a0Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) lost in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4571020\/cassidy-loses-reelection-campaign\/\">Louisiana Senate primary<\/a> Saturday night, with Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) placing first to advance along with state Treasurer John Fleming to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-the-democrats-election-heist-too-big-to-fail\/\" title=\"Is the Democrats\u2019 Election Heist \u2018Too Big to Fail\u2019?\">runoff election<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4566906\/gallrein-lead-massie-latest-kentucky-primary-poll\/\"><strong>GALLREIN TAKES THE LEAD OVER MASSIE IN LATEST KENTUCKY PRIMARY POLLING<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the campaign stops in Shelby County and Oldham County, Kentucky, Boebert said in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/laurenboebert\/status\/2055307324646895983\">an X post<\/a> that she supports both Trump and Massie, saying both work \u201cto preserve freedom and liberty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) has endorsed Ed Gallrein.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump warned it may back a challenger to Lauren Boebert after she backed Thomas Massie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3238,"featured_media":2603599,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/massieboebertcollage-e1778988454646.jpg?1778974040&amp;w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[32600,79802,79801,3634],"class_list":["post-2603598","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-lauren-boebert","tag-republican-primaries","tag-tom-massie","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/massieboebertcollage-e1778988454646.jpg?1778974040&amp;w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2603598","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3238"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2603598"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2603598\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2603602,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2603598\/revisions\/2603602"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2603599"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2603598"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2603598"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2603598"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}