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

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 a deal 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...