Donald Trump uses Sunday night to Encourage the “Great MAGA Republicans” “Go forward!” One familiar name quickly volunteered to challenge freshman Rep. Laurel Lee in Florida's Aug. 20 primary.
Former state Rep. Jackie Toledo, who placed third against Lee Myung-bak in the 2022 Republican primary for Florida's 15th District, expressed her feelings in a reply to a tweet by far-right troll Laura Loomer that included a screenshot of Trump's Truth Social message. It was revealed.
“A great MAGA Republican answers the call and is ready to serve… #MAGA.” (Yes, Republican primary candidates break the news these days with replies to tweets that include screenshots of messages from other platforms.) Toledo also posted a photo from his last campaign wearing a cowboy hat with the slogan “TRUMP 2020 NO MORE.” Attached. nonsense!!”
Trump did not specify why he wanted Lee Myung-bak's ouster, but observers were quick to note that Lee was the only member of Florida's congressional delegation to support Gov. Ron DeSantis' presidential bid. Lee, who DeSantis previously appointed as secretary of state in 2019, endorsed Trump the day after her former boss suspended his White House campaign, but that clearly wasn't fast enough for the Republican master.
Trump may also have unresolved grievances from the last presidential election. Politico focuses on Lee Myung-bak. Rejected calls from election fraudsters Trump to “appreciate” the 2020 election won Florida's Electoral College votes. State Sen. Kelli Stargel supports super PAC Even an ad popped up. Attacked Lee Myung-bak's rejection of the 2022 National Assembly primary election, but Lee Myung-bak still won. Won by 41-28; Toledo was far behind at 12%.
In December, Trump similarly encouraged a primary bid against Texas Rep. Chip Roy, another DeSantis ally, but managed to do so. ~ after Deadline for nominations. This time, he may have actually glanced at the calendar before firing off an anti-Lee Myung-bak memorandum. Florida congressional nominations close on April 26, and notable names have a history of jumping in at or just before the deadline.
That also means there's still time for Democrats to jump into the race, and Republican infighting could provide additional incentive. Trump was in charge of District 15, which includes parts of the district. Tampa and Northeastern Suburbsdue to Same 51-48 margin That he carried the whole nation. In Florida's key 2022 races, Republicans were nearly matched by statewide scores. According to analyst Matthew Isbell:: DeSantis won Lee's district 59-40, while Republican Sen. Marco Rubio won 57-41.
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