URGENT UPDATE: Supporters of Donald Trump are in an uproar following a bold move by Republican State Senator Michael Bohacek, who publicly announced his opposition to the GOP’s redistricting plan. This announcement comes in the wake of Trump’s controversial use of the slur “r—–ed” to describe Democratic Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in a Thanksgiving Day social media post.
Bohacek, representing a deeply conservative district, declared his stance on Facebook, stating he would vote “no” on the state’s 2026 redistricting package. The senator, who has a personal connection to the issue as his daughter has Down Syndrome, emphasized that “words have consequences.”
The backlash from MAGA circles was swift and intense. Conservative media figure Eric Daugherty, a staunch Trump ally, labeled Bohacek a “failure” and brought attention to past incidents, claiming the senator had been “caught DRUNK DRIVING 3 times the legal limit.” Daugherty insisted, “Michael Bohacek must be primaried NOW!” alongside a video related to Bohacek’s previous DWI conviction.
Another Trump supporter, Glory Bee, a former U.S. Senate staffer, expressed her disdain, suggesting Bohacek should relocate to Minnesota with Walz. “He’s not up for re-election until 2028, so unless he resigns, the state senate is stuck with him,” she tweeted.
Right-wing commentator Mike Cernovich, who boasts over 1.4 million followers, further escalated the attacks, branding Bohacek an “alcoholic and drunk driver.” He remarked, “This type of behavior is what leads to elected officials being under blackmail. He should resign on principle.”
The vitriol continued with various MAGA influencers branding the senator a “fraud,” a “disgrace,” and “human debris.” Some even ridiculed him by echoing Trump’s derogatory language. One user quipped, “Drunk drivers and rigged districts go together like whiskey and bad ideas,” illustrating the level of anger directed at Bohacek.
As the situation develops, the impact on the GOP and Trump’s influence remains to be seen. Voter sentiment in Bohacek’s district and the potential for a primary challenge could alter his political future.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds and the repercussions of Bohacek’s stand against Trump continue to resonate within the Republican Party.
