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Trump calls for GOP challenger to Rep. Boebert as she campaigns with Massie in Kentucky

Trump called for a challenger to Boebert and attacked her support for Massie.

Trump calls for GOP challenger to Rep. Boebert as she campaigns with Massie in Kentucky
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President Trump called for a primary challenger to Rep. Lauren Boebert after she campaigned with Rep. Thomas Massie, whom Trump has criticized. Boebert is running unopposed in her June 30 primary, while Massie faces a challenge on Tuesday.

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Donald Trump R · President of the United States
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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who criticized Boebert and Massie and threatened to withdraw his endorsement of Boebert

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative facing a primary challenge and supported by Boebert

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Representative campaigning with Thomas Massie and criticized by Trump

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Republican primary challenger to Massie

Ro Khanna
D · CA-17

Representative who co-authored the bill mentioned in the account of Massie’s discharge petition

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator who campaigned for Massie

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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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