Freedom Caucus Rep Backs Opponent Of Group’s Chair

The Hill reports:

A member of the House Freedom Caucus endorsed a primary challenger to the group’s chair, a move that is sure to inflame tensions in the hard-line conservative group.

Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) on Sunday endorsed John McGuire, a Virginia state senator and former Navy SEAL, in his challenge to Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.), the Freedom Caucus chair.

Former President Trump endorsed McGuire, an apparent effort to punish for Good endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for president last year, despite Good’s quick public support for Trump after DeSantis dropped out.

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— The Hill (@thehill) June 17, 2024