Trump-backed challenger tries to primary Rep. Newhouse in Washington’s 4th District

(Source: Just the News)

Loren Culp, a retired law enforcement officer and the GOP’s gubernatorial candidate in 2020, is a leading contender for the seat.

our-term Rep. Dan Newhouse faces six Republican challengers in the deep-red Fourth Congressional District primary election on Aug. 2.

Loren Culp, a retired law enforcement officer and the GOP’s gubernatorial candidate in 2020, is a leading contender for the seat that Newhouse has held since 2014.

Culp has been endorsed and Newhouse has been blasted by former President Donald Trump.

Trump’s stated reasons for backing Culp including his staunch refusal as the Republic police chief to enforce gun control laws approved in 2018 by Washington voters. He has also been recognized by the former president for his support of constitutional rights and limiting the size and scope of government.