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Trump Attacks Boebert For Campaigning For Massie, Calls For Challenger

Trump called for a primary challenger to Boebert after she campaigned for Massie.

Trump Attacks Boebert For Campaigning For Massie, Calls For Challenger
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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May 16, 2026
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Donald Trump attacked Lauren Boebert for campaigning for Thomas Massie and urged someone to challenge her in a primary. Boebert said she was not offended and stood by her support for Massie.

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Representative criticized by Trump for campaigning for Thomas Massie

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who criticized Boebert and called for a primary challenger

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative whom Boebert campaigned for and whom Trump criticized

House candidate backed by Trump as Massie’s primary opponent

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Lauren Boebert Campaigns for Thomas Massie; Trump Threatens Primary Challenge

Outlets agree that Boebert campaigned with Thomas Massie in Kentucky and that Donald Trump responded by threatening to withdraw his endorsement or support a primary challenger to her. Boebert said she would continue standing by Massie. Left-leaning outlets foreground Trump's effort to find a challenger after Boebert campaigned with Massie and describe his criticism in forceful terms. Center outlets mostly recount the threat and Boebert's response, often stressing that she stood by Massie. Right-leaning outlets also focus on the threat and her support for Massie, while some stress her resolve or the broader Republican contest around Massie.

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