Former President Trump lashed out at Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) on social media Monday ahead of the Old Dominion State Republican primary.
“Bob Good is BAD FOR VIRGINIA AND BAD FOR THE USA!” Trump posted Social Truth.
Good, the chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, drew criticism from Trump after endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in the Republican Party’s presidential primary. Good has since switched his support to Trump after DeSantis dropped out of the race earlier this year, but the former president appears to hold a grudge.
“He turned his back on our incredible Movement and was constantly attacking and fighting me until recently, when he gave me a warm and ‘loving’ endorsement – but really, it was too late! The damage was done,” Trump said.
In Tuesday’s primary, Good will face state Sen. John McGuire (R), who has won Trump’s support.
Using his catchphrase, the former president said he thinks McGuire is the person who can help him “make America great again,” calling the former Navy Seal “a true American hero.”
Trump said he believes McGuire will be tough on crime, particularly fixing “the situation” at the southern border.
“He is tough on crime, will protect our great military/vets, lower taxes, and will always defend our under siege Second Amendment,” Trump said. “VIRGINIA, GO OUT AND VOTE FOR JOHN MCGUIRE TOMORROW – HE HAS MY COMPLETE AND TOTAL ENDORSEMENTS!”
During a televised rally Monday for McGuire, Trump said that if Good is reelected “he will stab Virginia in the back, kind of like he did me.”
McGuire also gained support from other influential Republicans, including former Chairman Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) Majority Committee PAC.
Freedom Caucus member Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) also endorsed McGuire, an impressive move that highlights the problems Good could face.
The Virginia Republican received several endorsements, however, including Trump allies Steve Bannon and Florida GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Byron Donalds.
The state’s 5th District stretches from Richmond west to the North Carolina border. The district is a safe Republican seat, but the intraparty battle has brought more attention to the primary race.
If Good loses on Tuesday, he could become the first lawmaker this cycle to lose to a non-incumbent.
He tried to campaign as a Trump ally with yard signs and even showed up in court to support the former president during his secret trial last month.
The Hill has reached out to Good for comment.
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