A ‘clown show’ of carpetbaggers and characters has upended a Republican primary in Trump’s backyard

A contested Republican primary for an open House seat in Southwest Florida has drawn multiple candidates with past political careers in other states, including a former congressman and an individual previously imprisoned for January 6th involvement. The influx of outsiders is transforming the district into a battleground for those seeking to claim the "MAGA mantle" in a race where Donald Trump has yet to issue an endorsement.