The former President Donald Trump took a victory lap after hearing that Representative Ken Buck (R-CO) had announced his retirement.

Trump made the comments on his Truth Social media platform, suggesting that the movement shifting the GOP more toward his brand of conservative politics had led to Buck’s departure.

“Good news for the Country!” a giddy former President wrote. “Congressman Ken Buck of Colorado, a weak and ineffective Super RINO if there ever was one, announced today that he won’t be running again, which is a great thing for the Republican Party.”

Trump went on to suggest that the outgoing lawmaker had opted to sell out his principles on his way out the door so that he could “audition” for a role at some “country-destroying leftwing outlet.”

“They can have him,” Trump added, “and watch their ratings go down still further if that’s even possible!”

( @realDonaldTrump – Truth Social )
( Donald J. Trump – Truth Post – Nov 01, 2023, 11:34 PM ET )

Good news for the Country! Congressman Ken Buck of Colorado, a weak and ineffective Super RINO if there ever was one, announced today that he won’t be running again, which is a great… pic.twitter.com/5nLfMY9T6U

— Donald J. Trump