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President Donald Trump on Saturday criticized Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., a longtime friend of the president, also threatened to back a major challenger after campaigning for one of her top Republican rivals.
Trump lashed out on Truth Social against Boebert, whom he previously endorsed for re-election, just hours after campaigning with Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is one of Trump’s most vocal GOP critics in Congress.
“Is anyone interested in running against Weak Minded Lauren Boebert in the Fourth Congressional District?” Trump wrote.
The president criticized Boebert for supporting Massie, whose main opponent, retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein, was endorsed by Trump.
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President Donald Trump has threatened to support a major challenge against Rep. Lauren Boebert after campaigning with Rep. Thomas Massie. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc)
“Boebert is campaigning for the Worst ‘Republican’ Congressman in Our Country’s History, Thomas Massie, of the Great Commonwealth of Kentucky, and whoever would be that dumb deserves a good Primary fight!” Trump wrote. “Although I supported Boebert a long time ago, if the right person comes along, it would be my Honor to withdraw that Approval, and approve another good and suitable alternative.”
“Just let me know, or announce your Candidacy, I’ll be there!” he added.
Boebert declined to comment directly on Trump’s post when asked by Fox News, saying he did not want to “raise it”. He later defended his support for Massie on the X website.
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Rep. Lauren Boebert defended her support for Rep. Thomas Massie after being criticized by President Donald Trump. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images; Salwan Georges/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“Yes, I have seen the position of the President. No, I am not mad or angry,” he wrote. “I knew the risks when I agreed to stand with my friend Thomas Massie. I was America First, America Always, and MAGA, and I will be.”
When asked about Trump’s post following a campaign rally Saturday in Kentucky, Massie told Fox News it was too late to challenge Boebert because the filing deadline had passed.
“I think he should mend fences with these people, not try to burn bridges,” he added.
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President Donald Trump points to Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., who voted for Trump and Republicans when he was in the House. (Wina McNamee/Getty Images; Nathan Posner/Anadolu/Getty Images)
Trump has vowed to impeach Massie, who forced the release of government files related to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Massie has also repeatedly criticized Trump on foreign policy issues.
In a separate Truth Social post on Saturday, Trump again attacked Massie as a “disloyal” Republican while again endorsing Gallrein.
“His name is Thomas Massie, and he is a dishonest, unappreciative, and flawed fool who almost never votes for even the best of Republican Values,” Trump wrote.
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President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a dinner for members of his administration and leaders of his law enforcement agency during National Police Week in the White House Rose Garden on May 11, 2026, in Washington. (Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)
Trump also praised Gallrein as a “true American fan” and urged his supporters to support him in the Republican primary.
The Kentucky Republican primary is scheduled for May 19.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to Boebert for further comment.
Jessica Sonkin and Fox News’ Reuters contributed to this report.
