President-elect Trump encouraged Republicans in Texas to consider a primary challenge to Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Thursday after he blamed the congressman for “getting in the way” of a push to raise the debt ceiling as part of government funding talks.



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Trump threatens primary against Texas conservative Chip Roy

President-elect Trump on Thursday encouraged Republicans in Texas to consider a primary challenge to Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) after he blamed the congressman for “getting in the way” of a push to raise the debt ceiling as part of government funding talks. “The very unpopular ‘Congressman’ from Texas, Chip Roy, is getting in the way,... The post Trump threatens primary against Texas conservative Chip Roy appeared first on Daily Truth Report • Dail…

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Chip Roy's opposition to raising the debt ceiling sparked ire from the president-elect.

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Republican responds to Donald Trump's primary threat: "No apologies"

President-elect Donald Trump blasted Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) for “getting in the way” of Trump’s wish to raise the debt ceiling as House Republicans scramble to keep the government open. “The very unpopular ‘Congressman’ from Texas, Chip Roy, is getting in the way, as usual, of having yet another Great Republican Victory — All for the sake of some cheap publicity for himself. Republican obstructionists have to be done away with,” Trump posted on Tr…

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Trump threatens primary challenges against Chip Roy 

He hasn't even taken office yet, but President-elect Donald Trump is already threatening to run primary challenges against disobedient Republicans.In a post on his Truth Social website, Trump lashed out at Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), who is resisting Trump's demand to eliminate the debt ceiling as part of...

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Trump issues direct threat to 'weak and ineffective' GOP lawmaker as infighting escalates

Donald Trump slammed “very unpopular” Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) who he said “is getting in the way, as usual, of having yet another Great Republican Victory — all for the sake of some cheap publicity for himself.” He added: “Republican obstructionists have to be done away with.” A few minutes later he threatened Roy with a Republican primary challenge.

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In a bold move, Trump targets Chip Roy for a primary challenge, claiming the Texas Congressman is obstructing GOP efforts. Discover the implications of this political showdown and Roy's response.

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Trump Calls Out 'Weak and Ineffective' Chip Roy for Blocking New Continuing Resolution, Says It's Time to Primary Him — Turncoat Mike Pence to the Rescue

Congressman Chip Roy (R-Texas) said Republicans need "actual understanding" of what type of budget cuts President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk plan on making before they allow more debt spending.Roy said yesterday that he was not going to "raise or suspend" the debt ceiling without significant s...

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Chip Roy tells Glenn Beck GOP should give DOGE 100-day 'runway' but will not accept debt increase 'in exchange for nothing'

The Texas congressman refused to raise or suspend the debt ceiling unless significant spending cuts were included.

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Trump takes to Truth Social to call for a primary challenger to Rep. Chip Roy

Ever since his November 5 victory, President-elect Donald Trump has been rapidly consolidating power and cowing his opponents into submission even before he's officially sworn in on January 20. Now he's threatening to remove one House Republican for publicly going against him.In a post to his Truth Social account on Thursday, Trump assailed Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) for refusing to go along with his call to abolish the debt ceiling. He referred to…

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