Cawthorn’s MAGA Buddy Running for Congress, But Trump is Recruiting Candidates to Run Against Him

Robby Starbuck, a music video director from Tennessee, became wrapped up in Donald Trump’s MAGA movement. And like manyTrump fans, he has decided to run for office despite no political experience.

Starbuck has picked up some impressive endorsements. Madision Cawthorn, a close friend, is of course backing him. So is Rand Paul, who said in a video, ” I’m endorsing Robby Starbuck because he’s one of the good guys.”

Initially, District 5, where Starbuck is running, was an overwhelmingly blue region. Thanks to redistricting, though, it is now likely to flip red. Seeing blood in the water, Donald Trump is recruiting more experienced candidates than Starbuck. He wrote in a press release last night:

“I am told the very strong and impressive Morgan Ortagus is exploring a run for congress in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District. I couldn’t be happier because she’s an absolute warrior for America First and MAGA. Morgan was fantastic in her role working with Mike Pomopeo at the U.S. State.”

Very interesting development. Madison Casthorn’s BFF Robby Starbuck is running for this seat with Cawthorn all in. Meanwhile, Trump tonight is actively recruiting someone to run against him. pic.twitter.com/af4pEqCowW

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) January 26, 2022

Cawthorn was undeterred by Trump’s snub of his friend. He wrote last night, “I endorsed Robby Starbuck months ago and I stand by my endorsement. He is the best candidate in the country right now. The MAGA movement needs him in congress!

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Madison Cawthorn announces that despite Trump’s endorsement of his friend’s opponent last night, he is breaking with Trump and sticking with Robby. pic.twitter.com/DaGCPGMelf

— Ron Filipkowski (@RonFilipkowski) January 26, 2022