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Trump Threatens To Primary GOP Rep For Supporting 'Worst Republican Congressman'

Boebert campaigned for Massie in Kentucky and said she stood by her friend after Trump threatened to withdraw his support.

Trump Threatens To Primary GOP Rep For Supporting 'Worst Republican Congressman'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
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Donald Trump threatened to withdraw his backing from Lauren Boebert or support a primary challenger after she campaigned for Thomas Massie in Kentucky. Boebert defended her support, while Massie said the threat had little practical effect because Colorado’s filing window had closed.

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Lauren Boebert R · CO-4
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Colorado representative who campaigned for Thomas Massie and responded to Trump’s threat

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who threatened to withdraw support from Boebert or back a primary challenger

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative supported by Boebert and criticized by Trump

Republican candidate challenging 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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