President Donald Trump has publicly called for a primary challenger to run against Congresswoman Laurel Lee in Florida's 15th Congressional District. Lee, a Republican and former Florida Secretary of State appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, has been targeted by Trump after choosing DeSantis over him and refusing to audit the 2020 election results in Florida. Trump's call for a primary challenger has sparked discussions among Republicans and potential candidates, with Laura Loomer, a notable figure who previously ran for Congress in Florida and raised $3 million during her campaign, considering a run against Lee. Loomer has received encouragement from 22 Republican officials and has highlighted her fundraising capabilities, name recognition in Florida, and Lee's 4.8k followers on X. The situation underscores the ongoing tensions within the Republican Party, particularly between Trump and DeSantis supporters.
GOP lawmaker rips Trump for wading into House Republican primary: 'Unhelpful and unwarranted' https://t.co/2qldTGhugD
Trump called for a primary challenge against Republican Representative Laurel Lee today. We've seen just one stock trade by Lee. It was a sale of up to $250K of stock in the Chinese company Alibaba. https://t.co/kxXWHIw2Xu
Thank you. I have been receiving calls all day about this. I want to do what is best for President Trump because I also would love to work for him. I want to help him the best way I can. As we know, @RepLaurelLee is a Trump hater who committed a great sin when she endorsed… https://t.co/ZchcheT1iM
Clarification: I’m not against primaries… I encourage them, they make stronger candidates and members… I’m not against @LauraLoomer running against Laurel… I’m just saying I disagree with the assessment here… Trump has endorsed a lot of swampy people like Carlos Jimenez and… https://t.co/JUCrlRx7Qa
NEW: President Trump Calls on MAGA Republican to Primary Laurel Lee in Florida's 15th Congressional District https://t.co/aG3fgg3CGO
I think Laura Loomer should run for Congress in Florida’s CD-15 I want a GOP full of honey badgers in DC and few bring the heat like Loomer Will support her if she does run https://t.co/xqPa3MqlUp
I want @LauraLoomer to challenge Laurel Lee from #Florida for Congress. Laura Loomer is exactly what #DC & #America needs https://t.co/CNe32RzxKE https://t.co/jGLhrMOxQv
.@RepLaurelLee has 4.8k followers on X. I already have the oppo file on her. Trump wants her gone. Should I run for Congress, or should I remain an outsider? Laurel Lee is a vulnerable Republican and I have Name ID and major fundraising prowess in FL. What do you think? https://t.co/wUkjSs6pwh
Should I run for Congress against @RepLaurelLee in Florida?
A lot of people have told me I should run again. I received over 22 phone calls from Republican officials today telling me to run against Laurel Lee. As people know, @RepLaurelLee’s district isn’t too far away from where I ran for Congress, and I raised $3 million when I ran for… https://t.co/uTvv7tCTaB
If he only attacked Dems like he does Republicans. Laurel Lee is a solid conservative congresswoman, was a great FL SecState, but endorsed DeSantis early the primary. She then endorsed Trump, but he’s too petty to be gracious so he’s now putting another red seat in jeopardy. https://t.co/IfaaxL5Vww
NEW: Donald Trump calls for primary challenger to GOP Florida Rep. Laurel Lee "Please step forward!" https://t.co/4fpTqKsjlo
.@RealDonaldTrump openly calls for Primary challenge against @Vote_Laurel Lee Reporting by @JacobOgles https://t.co/kcg2ScmO09 #FlaPol
Trump calls on Republicans to take out DeSantis' lone Florida supporter in Congress https://t.co/C9QRTJDTDe
Trump calls on Republicans to take out DeSantis' lone Florida supporter in Congress https://t.co/NLPpdmsedM via @politico
Laurel Lee was one of the few politicians in Congress to endorse Ron DeSantis during his bid for the presidency. DeSantis should stand up for her, and fight back against this nonsense immediately. Call out all of Trump's bullshit if necessary. We are either going to have a… https://t.co/BAHBBqOIjq
Any great MAGA Republicans looking to run against Laurel Lee in Florida’s 15th Congressional District? IF SO, PLEASE STEP FORWARD! Donald Trump Truth Social 11:15 PM EST 3/24/24
🚨Just in: President Trump calls for a primary challenger to Laurel Lee in the Florida’s 15th Congressional District Republican Primary. https://t.co/Aa9Zzov68Y
BREAKING: President Trump just called on a great MAGA Republican to run against Congresswoman @RepLaurelLee, who was appointed as the former FL Secretary of State by @RonDeSantis. Laurel Lee chose @RonDeSantis over Trump and refused to do an audit of the 2020 election in FL.… https://t.co/uTOihDE5zi