Trump Threatens 'Lots Of Primaries' For GOP Senators Over Infrastructure Deal

ToplineOn Wednesday, former President Donald Trump made his most direct threat against Senate Republicans over a bipartisan infrastructure agreement that was poised to move in the Senate. He warned of many primaries and is already working to unseat one GOP incumbent.PHOENIX (ARIZONA) - JULY 24, 2018: Former President Donald Trump arrives at the Rally To...[+] Protect Our Elections conference in Phoenix, Arizona on July 24, 2021. Turning Point Action, a Phoenix-based political group, hosted Donald Trump and GOP Arizona candidates for elected positions. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images). Getty ImagesThe Key FactsTrump stated in a statement that patriots would never forget if Democrats got the 10 Republican votes necessary to pass $550billion in new infrastructure spending in Senate. He also said that the deal will allow even Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and other Republicans, to announce their support for the bill. Trump's opposition to the bill has been less about its substance, even though he stated it would lead to "continued destruction of our Country". He also said that he was opposed to any compromise with Democrats, which would make him the SUPER RINO.Important BackgroundTrump's comments are coming as he supports Kelly Tshibaka (Republican challenging Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska). Kelly Tshibaka was a Republican who voted for Trump in June but then decided to vote to convict him at his second impeachment trial. He has also endorsed Max Miller (a former aide) on the House side against Rep. Anthony Gonzalez, R-Ohio, who voted for impeachment.Surprising FactTrump appears to have reached rare agreement in the area of infrastructure with some of Congress' most left-leaning members. A number of progressive House Democrats indicated Wednesday that they might oppose the infrastructure agreement if the Senate fails to pass a sufficient large budget reconciliation bill, a spending package that is able to pass without the support of the GOP.