Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Sunday to endorse a Republican lawmaker, but the former president's own fans rejected the suggestion.
Trump frequently makes endorsements on his social media platform that recently went public. On Sunday, he endorsed Tony Wied, Brad Finstad, Pete Stauber, and Tom Emmer in the hopes that they will succeed in their races.
For the most part, Trump's supporters lapped up the new endorsements. But there was one exception.
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Trump promoted Tom Emmer as "a fantastic Representative of Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District," saying he "is doing an incredible job as the Majority Whip of the U.S. House of Representatives."
"Tom has worked with us really well over the past 6 months, because he understands we can win Minnesota for the first time since 1972 - although I think we did really well last time!" Trump shouted on Sunday. "Tom is fighting hard to Secure our Borders, Stop Illegal Immigration, Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes, and Protect and Defend our always under siege Second Amendment. Tom Emmer has my Complete and Total Endorsement!"
But Trump opposed Emmer in the race for speaker, ultimately endorsing Mike Johnson's bid instead. And the former president's fans aren't so quick to forget.
"Nope, Emmer is a RINO, works with McCarthy," one Truth Social user wrote. "Emmer needs to be primaried by MAGA."
Another user added, "Emmer sucks. He's UniParty."
Another self-identified Trump supporter with the name "Gratefulone" also stood against his leader.
"I must disagree on this pick," they said.
A person with Trump in their user ID, @Godgunsandtrump, said, "Tom is a RINO."
Another Truth Social user blamed Trump's handlers.
"Who ever is advising President Trump needs to have his or her head examined to see if that individual is capable of doing a basic internet search on voting records," they wrote. "EMMER IS A RINO!"
"Is he really the best choice?" another user asked Sunday.
"Someone needs to primary him," wrote a user by the name of "MAGA Bean," @JerseyGIrlfor45.
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