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Trump threatens 'weak minded' Boebert with primary after she campaigns for Massie

Trump urged someone to challenge Boebert after she campaigned for Massie, and said he could withdraw his endorsement of her.

Trump threatens 'weak minded' Boebert with primary after she campaigns for Massie
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 16, 2026
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President Donald Trump called for a primary challenger to Rep. Lauren Boebert after she campaigned for Rep. Thomas Massie, who faces a primary challenge of his own. Boebert said she knew the risks of standing by Massie and was not offended by Trump’s post.

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President who called for a primary challenger to Boebert and criticized Massie

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Representative who campaigned for Thomas Massie and responded to Trump's call for a primary challenger

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Representative facing a primary challenge and the subject of Boebert's campaign appearances

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Republican Lawmakers Campaign for Thomas Massie at Kentucky Rally

Outlets cover a Kentucky rally amid the Republican primary contest over Thomas Massie’s reelection, with Donald Trump working against him. Left-leaning outlets make Massie’s impression of Trump the rally’s colorful centerpiece. Center outlets mostly recount Trump’s threat to Boebert over her support for Massie, with some coverage emphasizing Trump’s influence in other Republican primaries. Right-leaning outlets stress Republicans’ support for Massie despite Trump’s opposition and the threat against Boebert.

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