UMVA has learned that Rep. Lauren Boebert has defiantly responded to President Donald Trump's public threat to primary her, dismissing the possibility as a done deal.
The primary threat came in response to Boebert's recent endorsement and campaigning for Rep. Thomas Massie against a Trump-backed challenger, sparking a heated exchange between the two.
Trump responded on his social media platform by calling Boebert "weak-minded" and openly inviting a primary challenger against her in Colorado's 4th Congressional District, slamming her as a "carpetbagger" who moved to the district after facing difficulties in her original congressional district.
In a bold move, Boebert spoke to Chris Cuomo, explaining that her election and primary are settled and certified, making it impossible for a primary challenger to emerge, and instead, she will face a Democrat in the general election.
According to information obtained by UMVA, the candidate filing deadline in Colorado closed on March 18, and the Secretary of State's office has already certified the ballots, which have even been mailed to overseas voters, solidifying Boebert's unopposed status in the primary.
While write-in candidates are still possible for the November general election, they cannot enter the primary at this stage, rendering Trump's threat toothless, and Boebert seems to be taking it all in stride.
Boebert originally responded to Trump's post by writing on social media, "Yes, I saw the President's post. No, I'm not mad or offended. I knew the risks when I agreed to stand by my friend Thomas Massie. I was, and will be, America First, America Always, and MAGA. Onward."
The confrontation has sparked a flurry of interest in the Republican primary, with many watching to see how the situation unfolds, but for now, Boebert appears to be standing firm.
