President Trump Threatens Primary Challenge Against Colorado Representative

The post described the representative as "Weak Minded" and a "Carpetbagger" for moving to Colorado's 4th Congressional District. It stated that anyone supporting the Kentucky lawmaker "deserves a good Primary fight" and added that the president would view it as an "Honor" to withdraw support if a viable alternative emerged.

The Colorado representative responded on X that she saw the post and was not offended. She wrote that she knew the risks when she agreed to stand by her friend and that she remains committed to America First and MAGA principles.

Background on the Dispute The Colorado representative had joined the Kentucky lawmaker at campaign stops in Shelby and Oldham counties ahead of the May 19 primary, according to the Washington Examiner. The Kentucky lawmaker faces a Trump-endorsed challenger in that contest.

The Kentucky lawmaker told Fox News that the filing window in Colorado had already closed, so the threat carried no real weight. He added that the president should focus on mending fences rather than burning bridges. The dispute stems from the Kentucky lawmaker's votes against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, opposition to Iran strikes, and support for releasing federal records related to Jeffrey Epstein.

The Colorado representative signed onto a discharge petition led by the Kentucky lawmaker to obtain those records, joining only three other Republicans. The Colorado representative is running unopposed in the June 30 GOP primary, with Cook Political Report rating her seat solidly Republican.