Lauren Boebert escapes Trump's wrath as she waltzes to Republican nomination after his blistering threat

By SAMANTHA LOREN, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 05:19, 1 July 2026 | Updated: 05:25, 1 July 2026 Third-term Congresswoman Lauren Boebert cruised to the Republican nomination in Colorado's 4th Congressional District even after getting in a tiff with President Donald Trump. The firebrand Boebert ran unopposed in her primary Tuesday night, guaranteeing her the nomination. Trump endorsed Boebert multiple times since she first entered Congress in 2021, with his latest coming in July 2025, when he praised her as a 'MAGA Warrior' and 'America First Patriot.' The endorsement reinforced Boebert's place in Trump's orbit, but the relationship has not been without friction. In May, tensions flared after Boebert campaigned alongside Congressman Thomas Massie, a frequent Trump critic and agitator. Trump was angered by what he viewed as a breach of loyalty, briefly lashing out at Boebert, threatening to withdraw his support, and criticizing her publicly before tensions between the two later cooled. 'Even though I long ago endorsed Boebert, if the right person came along, it would be my Honor to withdraw that Endorsement, and endorse a good and proper alternative. Just let me know, or announce your Candidacy, and I will be there for you!' President Donald J. Trump.' But that opponent never materialized.  Congresswoman Mary Miller joins Lauren Boebert at a rally in Illinois in 2022 Lauren Boebert answers questions from the press outside of the US Capitol Lauren Boebert applies makeup during a congressional hearing in the spring of 2026 Despite that flare-up, Boebert ultimately avoided becoming a target in Trump's broader Republican loyalty enforcement push and has remained firmly positioned within the pro-Trump wing of the party heading into the general election. She responded to the drag on X writing, '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.' In recent months Trump's openly targeted a string of Republicans who have fallen out of step with him - including Massie, Senators John Cornyn and Bill Cassidy - each of whom has faced varying degrees of political pressure or primary challenges tied to his influence. Unlike Massie, Cornyn, or Cassidy, who have either clashed with Trump directly or been swept into broader internal battles within the party, Boebert has largely remained aligned with the former president's political brand, frequently echoing his messaging and maintaining strong support among his base. That alignment has helped insulate her from the kind of internal party backlash others have faced, even as it energizes Democrats who see her as a national lightning rod. Boebert is set for a high-stakes political showdown against unopposed Democratic nominee Eileen Laubacher this November. Laubacher, a retired Navy rear admiral and former National Security Council official, clinched the Democratic nomination after clearing the field and rallying party support behind her bid. She has pitched herself as a national security heavyweight, with Democrats eager to present her as a 'serious' and disciplined alternative to Boebert in a district that remains Republican-leaning on paper but has become increasingly competitive in recent election cycles. Boebert formed a close alliance with Thomas Massie, which irked President Trump  Ahead of the 2024 election, Boebert switched districts in order to run in a more conservative seat after her close call in 2022 The race now sets the stage for another closely watched battle involving Boebert, who has repeatedly defied the odds in tightly fought contests since first entering Congress. Boebert came remarkably close to defeat in the 2022 race for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, clinging to victory over Democrat Adam Frisch by just 554 votes after a mandatory recount. Ahead of the 2024 election, Boebert ditched her vulnerable 3rd District seat and launched a bid for the open 4th District after Republican Ken Buck announced his retirement. The heavily conservative district has long been considered one of the GOP's safest House strongholds, giving Boebert a sure path back to Congress.  No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? 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