Trump's Twitter Tirade: A Cautionary Tale for Allies and Enemies Alike The spat between Donald Trump and Lauren Boebert is a symptom of a larger disease afflicting the Republican Party: an obsession with the former president's endorsement.
For years, Trump has wielded his influence to bestow blessings on those who toadied to him and curses on those who crossed him.
Lauren Boebert, a Colorado congresswoman, had been one of many beneficiaries of Trump's favor. He endorsed her multiple times, calling her a "MAGA warrior" and an "America First Patriot.