President Trump criticized Rep. Lauren Boebert on Truth Social, threatening to withdraw his endorsement after she supported Rep. Thomas Massie, a rival in the GOP.
Former President Donald Trump publicly criticized Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., on Saturday, threatening to withdraw his endorsement of her reelection bid. This outburst came shortly after Boebert campaigned alongside Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who is known for being one of Trump’s most vocal critics within the Republican Party.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump questioned whether anyone was interested in running against Boebert in Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District, referring to her as “Weak Minded.” He expressed discontent with her support for Massie, who is facing a primary challenge from retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, a candidate endorsed by Trump.
“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!” Trump wrote. He added that while he had endorsed Boebert in the past, he would consider withdrawing that endorsement for a “good and proper alternative” if one emerged.
In response to Trump’s comments, Boebert initially refrained from directly addressing the situation, stating she did not want to “elevate” the discourse. However, she later took to X to defend her decision to support Massie. “Yes, I saw the President’s post. No, I’m not mad or offended,” she wrote. “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.”
Following a campaign rally in Kentucky, Massie commented on Trump’s remarks, suggesting it was too late for anyone to challenge Boebert since the filing deadline had already passed. “I think he should be mending fences with these folks, not trying to burn bridges,” he said.
Trump has been vocal about his desire to unseat Massie, who has been critical of Trump on various foreign policy matters and has called for the release of government files related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In another Truth Social post, Trump labeled Massie a “disloyal” Republican while reiterating his support for Gallrein. “His name is Thomas Massie, and he is a disloyal, ungracious, and sanctimonious FOOL, who almost never votes for even the best of Republican Values,” Trump stated.
Trump praised Gallrein as “a true American Patriot” and encouraged his supporters to back him in the upcoming Republican primary, scheduled for May 19 in Kentucky.
As the political landscape continues to shift, the dynamics between Trump, Boebert, and Massie remain a focal point within the GOP. Fox News Digital has reached out to Boebert for further comment on the situation.
According to Fox News, the unfolding drama highlights the tensions within the Republican Party as it navigates its future direction and leadership.