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Lauren Boebert responds to Trump's Truth Social post as POTUS withdraws endorsement over Massie campaign; 'knew risks'

Boebert said she knew the risks of standing by Massie after Trump withdrew his endorsement of her.

Lauren Boebert responds to Trump's Truth Social post as POTUS withdraws endorsement over Massie campaign; 'knew risks'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Donald Trump withdrew his endorsement of Lauren Boebert after she publicly backed Thomas Massie, and urged someone to challenge her in Colorado. Boebert said she had known the risks of standing by Massie.

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Lauren Boebert R · CO-4
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Colorado representative who publicly stood by Thomas Massie

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who withdrew his endorsement of Boebert and backed Ed Gallrein against Massie

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Randy Fine
R · FL-6

Florida representative whose claims about Massie were shared by Loomer

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative and the candidate Boebert backed

Political commentator who attacked Massie and shared claims about him

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

House candidate Trump endorsed to run against Massie in Kentucky

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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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