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Boebert: 'You don't have to be a rubber stamp for the president to support him'
Key takeaways
- Thomas Massie s (R-Ky.) primary loss to the Trump-backed Ed Gallrein on Tuesday, Boebert told New Nation s Chris Cuomo that she was sad about the unfortunate result.
- The Colorado Republican campaigned for Massie in the Bluegrass State s 4th Congressional District over the weekend, before he lost to Gallrein by more than 9 points.
- After he lost, Boebert wrote on social media that while the lawmaker gave his all in Kentucky, Trump was my President!
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) said Wednesday that Republicans lawmakers do not have to agree with President Trump on every issue to support him, in the wake of a string of primary losses for Republicans the president considered disloyal.
Asked about Rep. Thomas Massie s (R-Ky.) primary loss to the Trump-backed Ed Gallrein on Tuesday, Boebert told New Nation s Chris Cuomo that she was sad about the unfortunate result.
The Colorado Republican campaigned for Massie in the Bluegrass State s 4th Congressional District over the weekend, before he lost to Gallrein by more than 9 points.
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