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

Boebert campaigned for Massie in Kentucky and said she was not offended by Trump's call for someone to challenge 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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Representative who campaigned for Thomas Massie and responded to Trump's call for a primary challenger

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

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

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

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

Republican House candidate challenging Massie

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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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