Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has pushed back against former President Donald Trump’s call for him to challenge incumbent Republican Rep. Laurel Lee of Florida in the primary.
“Are there any great MAGA Republicans considering running against Laurel Lee in Florida’s 15th Congressional District? If so, please come forward!” President Trump declared post In real social.
Lee approved Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ran for president last year before the Florida governor ran in the Republican presidential primary.But after DeSantis resigned in January to support Trump, Laurel also approved “While I was proud to support my former boss, Ron DeSantis, during his campaign, I have great confidence in President Trump’s leadership and record,” the former president said. Mr. Lee previously served as Florida Secretary of State. appointed DeSantis was appointed to that role.
Lee shares screenshot of President Trump’s call for preliminary challenge to Massey tweeted“This is unhelpful and unjust. @RepLaurelLee is a conservative and thoughtful member of the Judiciary Committee. She supported DeSantis as a presidential candidate, but supported Trump when DeSantis withdrew from the race. My colleagues should do more to condemn these ridiculous bullying tactics.”
“Especially given his support for so many RINOs with conservative challengers,” said Blaze Media’s Daniel Horowitz. I have written When I retweeted Massey’s post.
Republican Congressman Chip Roy (Texas) retweeted Massey’s post said “co-sponsor.”
massy Mr. DeSantis and Mr. Roy both endorsed Mr. DeSantis as a presidential candidate before the governor entered the Republican presidential primary last year.
Mr. Lee was one of 101 House Republicans last week to vote in favor of passing a muddy and expensive government spending package.Massey and Roy I voted Object to traffic.
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