"Trump's Late Push for Primary Challenge Against Pro-DeSantis Lawmaker Backfires"

Former President Donald Trump is seeking a primary challenger for Republican Rep. Chip Roy, who is backing Ron DeSantis in the 2024 GOP presidential primary. However, Trump's request comes too late as the filing deadline for primary candidates in Texas has already passed. Roy is set to run unopposed in the March 5 primary election and is likely to be reelected. Trump's desire to see Roy go is likely due to his support for DeSantis and his vote to certify the results of the 2020 election, breaking with Trump and most of his colleagues.