Trump Endorses, NY GOP Clashes in 21st District Primary

0:00It's April 25th. This is U.S. News Today, AI-powered stories from across the country. President Trump jumped into New York's 21st Congressional District, Republican primary, endorsing Anthony Constantino, the sticker-mule CEO, too. Replace Elise Daphonic, but local party leaders strongly back assemblyman Robert Smullen instead, calling him their top pick for this deep-red seat. Constantino also snag nods from Roger Stone and Rudy Giuliani, while Smullen holds support from most elected officials and the conservative party. Line. Tensions boiled over with a defamation lawsuit from conservative party chair Jerry Kassar against Constantino over wild threats he claimed were made. Kassar told Politico, their huge Trump fans but feel the president missed the mark here, even chatting with the White House to push Smullen. Constantino fired back, labeling opponents swamp creatures disrespecting Trump's base and the citizens. Both camps dropped polls claiming they're ahead, and folks are eyeing Staphonic's potential

1:03endorsement, which could sway the district big time. Republicans worry a nasty primary fight might hand Democrats an upset in this solid Republican territory. Trump carried the district by 21 points last year, as Staphonic always won big, so the real test is keeping it locked down no matter who, emerges.