Trump slams congresswoman and former ally Lauren Boebert as ‘weak minded’

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17 May 2026 • 9:53 PM MYT
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Trump slams congresswoman and former ally Lauren Boebert as ‘weak minded’

  • Donald Trump criticised Republican congresswoman Lauren Boebert for endorsing Kentucky representative Thomas Massie, who has publicly disagreed with Trump on issues such as the Iran war and Jeffrey Epstein investigations.
  • Trump, on Truth Social, labelled Boebert a “Carpetbagger” and suggested he might withdraw his endorsement for her re-election, despite having previously endorsed her multiple times.
  • Boebert responded on X, stating she was not “mad or offended” by Trump's post and affirmed her commitment to “America First” and MAGA, while standing by Massie.
  • Trump has actively campaigned against Massie in Kentucky's upcoming primary election, endorsing his opponent, Ed Gallrein.
  • Despite Trump's threat to withdraw his endorsement, the filing deadline for Colorado's congressional primaries has passed, making it too late for a new Trump-backed candidate to challenge Boebert.

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