Donald Trump ignited a new wave of conflict within the MAGA movement on Saturday night by sharply criticizing Lauren Boebert and introducing a harsh new nickname for her. He also suggested he might withdraw his endorsement if a more formidable candidate emerges.
In a fiery outburst on Truth Social, Trump derided the outspoken Colorado congresswoman as ‘Weak Minded Lauren Boebert.’ He accused her of turning her back on the MAGA movement by aligning with one of his staunchest Republican adversaries, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie.
This public reprimand is one of the most severe attacks Trump has directed at Boebert, who was previously seen as a loyal supporter within Congress. His comments reflect increasing tensions within the GOP, particularly concerning Massie’s political standing.
Trump’s pointed message was clear as he questioned, “Is anyone interested in running against Weak Minded Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District?” This suggests a significant shift in his stance towards Boebert, hinting at potential challenges to her future in Congress.
‘Is anyone interested in running against Weak Minded Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District?’ Trump wrote in the blistering post.
The president then dredged up Boebert’s controversial district switch, mocking her move from Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District to the safer Republican-leaning 4th District after narrowly surviving reelection in 2022.
‘You remember Lauren moved to the District when it became obvious that she couldn’t win in her original Congressional District (The Third!) – A Carpetbagger, indeed!’ Trump wrote.
But the real fury appeared centered on Boebert’s decision to campaign for Massie, the libertarian-minded Kentucky Republican who has become one of Trump’s top political targets heading into next week’s Republican primary.
Trump accused Massie of undermining Republican priorities and painted Boebert’s support for him as political treason.
Lauren Boebert was branded ‘Weak Minded Lauren Boebert’ by Donald Trump after she traveled to Kentucky to campaign alongside Thomas Massie
Donald Trump threatened to withdraw his endorsement of Boebert and back a primary challenger if what he called the ‘right person’ enters Colorado’s 4th Congressional District race
Trump has accused Boebert of betraying the MAGA movement by campaigning alongside one of Trump’s most bitter Republican enemies, Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, seen left
‘Boebert is campaigning for the Worst ‘Republican’ Congressman in the History of our Country, Thomas Massie, of the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky,’ Trump raged, ‘and anybody who can be that dumb deserves a good Primary fight!’
Then came Trumps political threat that sent shockwaves through MAGA world.
‘Even though I long ago endorsed Boebert, if the right person came along, it would be my Honor to withdraw that Endorsement, and endorse a good and proper alternative,’ Trump warned.
‘Just let me know, or announce your Candidacy, and I will be there for you!’
The explosive post landed only minutes after Trump unleashed another furious broadside targeting both Boebert and Kentucky Senator Rand Paul for appearing at events supporting Massie.
‘Word is that Rand Paul and Lauren Boebert, two very difficult, and highly unreasonable, Republican Votes, are right now in the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky, parading around like fools for the Worst ‘Republican’ Congressman in the History of our Party!’ Trump wrote.
The president once again tore into Massie personally, branding him a ‘disloyal, ungracious, and sanctimonious FOOL.’
Trump has thrown the full weight of his political machine behind Massie’s primary challenger, former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, whom he described Saturday as ‘a true American Patriot, a Farmer from Kentucky, and a Military Hero.’
The relationship between Rep. Lauren Boebert and Donald Trump appeared to have completely broken down. The pair are pictured here in February 2022
Trump unleashed two back-to-back Truth Social rants on Saturday night, attacking Lauren Boebert, Rand Paul and Thomas Massie in some of his most explosive anti-GOP posts
Thomas Massie became one of Trump’s top Republican targets after opposing parts of the president’s legislative agenda and pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files
‘Vote for Ed Gallrein, and wipe away the stench of one of the worst congressmen in the history of our great party, Thomas Massie,’ Trump wrote. ‘May we never have to deal with him again!’
The increasingly personal feud between Trump and Massie has become one of the most dramatic intraparty battles of Trump’s second term.
Massie infuriated Trump by opposing parts of the president’s signature legislative agenda, including his massive tax-and-spending package.Â
He has also pushed for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and criticized Trump’s military action against Iran.
Trump, meanwhile, has repeatedly savaged the Kentucky congressman with insults, previously calling him a ‘moron,’ a ‘nut job’ and a ‘third rate Grandstander.’
The president even traveled to Kentucky to campaign against Massie in an unusually direct attempt to purge one of the GOP’s most stubborn independent voices.
But despite Trump’s relentless attacks, Massie still retains a loyal base of support in Kentucky’s deeply Republican 4th Congressional District, where voters have repeatedly reelected him since 2012.
Trump has thrown his support behind former Navy SEAL and Kentucky farmer Ed Gallrein, praising him as a ‘true American Patriot’ and urging Republican voters to oust Thomas Massie in next week’s primary
Trump-backed Gallrein has largely centered his campaign on loyalty to Trump and support for the president’s MAGA agenda
Massie has tried to project calm amid the escalating political assault.
The congressman has described the race as ‘by far the most challenging reelection I’ve ever faced.’
Still, he expressed hope that Trump’s anger would eventually cool after the primary battle concludes.
‘Once this race is over, I don’t think there’s any benefit to him attacking me,’ Massie said. ‘I’ll have the antibodies from a natural infection.’
After years of surviving political fights within the Republican Party, Massie joked that perhaps he already had some immunity built up.
‘This will be the booster shot,’ he said.