Posted on 12/19/2023 1:49:51 PM PST by chickenlips
Former President Donald Trump is facing a backlash after calling one of the most conservative members of Congress a RINO who should be primaried—one week after the filing deadline. Trump blasted Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, on Truth Social after the congressman endorsed Trump’s rival, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, for president.
“Has any smart and energetic Republican in the Great State of Texas decided to run in the Primary against RINO Congressman Chip Roy,” Trump wrote. “For the right person, he is very beatable. If interested, let me know!!!”
Trump’s comments appeared to many to be off the mark, as Roy has a 98 percent conservative voting record according to Heritage Action, and is the only Republican who scored a “perfect zero” on voting for Biden’s agenda in 2022, according to Rollcall.
Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Clay Higgins of Louisiana and Bob Good of Virginia and then-Rep. Van Taylor of Texas each voted with Biden on 1 percent of votes in which CQ Roll Call determined the president had a clear position. Because there were only 66 presidential support votes in the House last year, that 1 percent equates to one vote.
Also, as Iowa-based conservative radio host Steve Deace pointed out, the candidate filing deadline for the 2024 primary elections in Texas was December 11, 2023.
“Is anything more Trumpian than threatening one of the only truly honest members of Congress because he doesn’t kneel before Zod, but also stupidly doing so more than a week after the filing deadline?” Deace wrote on X. “Trumpian bluster followed by a Trumpian lack of attention to detail.”
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I confess that I don’t know Chip Roy. But if he endorsed DeSantis, I would have doubts about him.
Uh, this is in response i believe to Chip Roy’s comments, where he basically calls Trump supports maggots.
Sometimes Trumps mouth is his on worst enemy. I am not sure but I bet Roy endorsed someone else like DeSantis....lol
I don’t see a problem with Trumps words or actions here.
The “conservative” Roy endorsed the RINO candidate.
More ‘perceived’ kickback from those forces who want to diminish Trump.
Poor lil Chip. I haven’t seen much backlash except from the dullard Meatball fans.
A majority od Americans are very upset about the border. I doubt very much people are upset.
Trump is wrong here. Trump isn’t perfect but he’s still better than the rest seeking the nomination. (Vivek is actually better but doesn’t have a chance as a newbe).
IDK anything about Chip Roy, he’s not my monkey. But what does Trump think he gains by this kind of infighting, when he’s 50 points ahead?
Backlash from who? Other rinos?
Trump sure knows how to encourage people to support him. No wonder almost everyone in office or appointed by him has turned on him.
chip roy was with desantis at campaign events attacking Trump.
Basically stumping with desantis.
Since he’s campaigning with desantis, it makes him fair game.
I’m from Texas and I agree 100% with Trump! Ted Cruz, chip and those other POS asses only use their voters to get them to DC other than that they’re worthless! From here on none of my family, fortunately because we have soured on those bastards, will never vote for another Republican again. Trump will be the last Republican, we vote for. Let the chips where they may fall. We don’t care anymore. Our state is a shambles, a mess with all the invaders who are making texas their home! It’s just a matter of time before it flips blue…Count on it!
You put ineligible anchor baby Ramaswamy over Trump (and here on FR)? Wow.
An old saying applies here: “Never cut what you can untie.”
I will definitely be voting for Trump, but Trump can use Chip Roy support when DeSantis falls out. Roy and his followers would never vote for Biden. It is foolish to create an enemy when it is not necessary. The time will come when Trump needs to rally the troops to defeat Biden. Don’t make it harder for yourself than it has to be.
Yup. I’m from MA — a very different place than Texas. My state was lost a long time ago. I will happily vote for Trump in 2024, but that’s the end of it for me. It’s all going to fall apart, and I won’t waste my time trying to stop the collapse that is surely coming.
A quick google search is what people do since 20 years ago
Trusting Trump is something I’ve done since at least eight years ago
What’s it with people?
“ U.S. Rep. Chip Roy on Wednesday endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the 2024 Republican presidential nominee, calling the Florida governor “a man of conviction” and saying he “unequivocally has made Florida stronger and freer.”
“Governor DeSantis makes clear he would lead our nation as commander in chief …bla bla bla”
As Texans often pejoratively say, “ Well, bless your heart.”
It does seem absurd, to say that someone with a 98% conservative voting record is somehow a RINO.
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