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Trump Threatens Boebert Endorsement, Backs Gallrein Challenger

5/17/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw his endorsement of Rep. Lauren Boebert and to back a challenger in Colorado’s 4th district.
Rep. Lauren Boebert posted on X that she was not offended by the President’s message and is running unopposed in the primary.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Rep. Thomas Massie the worst Republican Congressman in history and praised retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein as a loyal MAGA challenger.

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U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to withdraw his endorsement of Rep. Lauren Boebert and to back a challenger in Colorado’s 4th district.
Rep. Lauren Boebert posted on X that she was not offended by the President’s message and is running unopposed in the primary.
U.S. President Donald Trump called Rep. Thomas Massie the worst Republican Congressman in history and praised retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein as a loyal MAGA challenger.