Trump threatens to primary Lauren Boebert after she campaigned for Massie
President Donald Trump threatened Saturday to back a primary challenger to Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) after she campaigned in Kentucky for Trump adversary Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY).
TL;DR
- Trump threatened to back a primary challenger against Rep. Lauren Boebert.
- Boebert campaigned in Kentucky for Rep. Thomas Massie, a Trump adversary.
- Trump stated he would withdraw his endorsement of Boebert if a "right person" emerged to run against her.
- Massie is facing Trump-backed Ed Gallrein in a primary.
- Boebert had previously received Trump's endorsement and was considered an ally.
- Massie's race is seen as a test of Trump's influence in primary elections.