Trump Calls For Challenging Pro-DeSantis GOP Rep

The Hill reports:

Former President Trump suggested late Monday that a Republican should try to primary Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), who has backed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in the 2024 primary, even though the filing deadline already passed.

“Has any smart and energetic Republican in the Great State of Texas decided to run in the Primary against RINO Congressman Chip Roy. For the right person, he is very beatable,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “If interested, let me know!!!”

Observers quickly noted, however, that the filing deadline for a candidate to get on the ballot and challenge Roy was Dec. 11.

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I stand with @chiproytx. He fights for what he believes and he’s one of the most conservative members of Congress. I can tell you with certainty that this shortsighted effort to intimidate Chip will not work. pic.twitter.com/BqqNmo6pZN

— Thomas Massie for Congress (@MassieforKY) December 19, 2023

MTG Unloads On “Colonel Sanders” Rep. Chip Roy And “Groping” Beetleboob For Voting Against Tlaib Censure https://t.co/D3bZVD3q2G pic.twitter.com/fLurl4ucl2

— JoeMyGod (@JoeMyGod) November 2, 2023

Rep. Chip Roy Rages At Gaetz: “You Can Kiss My Ass” https://t.co/xVeUQYADDm pic.twitter.com/xK8CDfCW9a

— JoeMyGod (@JoeMyGod) October 3, 2023

Ranting GOP Rep Begs Colleagues: Name One Thing GOP Majority Accomplished That I Can Campaign Onhttps://t.co/xAwuCRl9xW pic.twitter.com/BtkLVZEUv3

— JoeMyGod (@JoeMyGod) November 15, 2023