Trump Threatens Boebert Endorsement Over Massie Support

President Donald Trump’s public criticism of Rep. Lauren Boebert for campaigning with Rep. Thomas Massie has exposed fresh fractures inside the Republican Party ahead of key primaries. Trump posted on Truth Social that Boebert was “campaigning for the Worst ‘Republican’ Congressman in the History of our Country” and asked whether anyone was interested in running against the “Weak Minded” Colorado representative, while adding that he might withdraw his earlier endorsement if a suitable challenger appeared. The filing deadline for Colorado’s Fourth District primary had already passed in March, limiting any immediate effect of the threat. Boebert replied on X that she knew the risks of standing by Massie and remained committed to “America First, America Always, and MAGA.” Massie, facing Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s May 19 Republican primary, told reporters after a rally that Trump should focus on mending fences rather than burning bridges and noted the Colorado filing deadline had closed. Trump separately urged Kentucky voters to “get this LOSER out of politics” and endorsed Gallrein, a farmer and retired Navy SEAL, while linking the effort to the recent primary defeat of Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana. Massie has opposed certain Trump-backed spending measures, supported release of Epstein-related files, and backed resolutions limiting presidential war powers on Iran. Trump has endorsed Gallrein in the Kentucky race and described Massie as disloyal. Polling in the Kentucky contest remains limited, with one survey showing Gallrein ahead by eight points in mid-May after trailing earlier.