President Trump is reportedly boiling over Sen. Katie Britt’s public smackdown of that controversial video he briefly posted on Truth Social—a clip slamming Democrats for blocking a Republican border security bill by invoking the memory of Laken Riley, a young nursing student murdered by an illegal immigrant. According to CNN, Trump vented to aides that Britt, one of several GOP senators who condemned the post as disgusting and inappropriate, is now dead to me. This isn’t just petty palace intrigue; it’s a stark reminder of the fault lines cracking through the Republican Party on issues like immigration and crime, where Second Amendment advocates have a massive dog in the hunt. Britt’s quick pivot to outrage ignored the raw reality the video highlighted: sanctuary policies and lax borders that let predators roam free, often preying on law-abiding citizens who rely on their firearms for protection.

Zooming out, this spat underscores a deeper rift in the pro-2A coalition. Trump, the ultimate MAGA firebrand who’s championed concealed carry reciprocity and defended gun rights against urban elites, expects loyalty from his party on culture-war flashpoints that dovetail with self-defense imperatives. Britt’s pearl-clutching? It reeks of the establishment GOP’s allergy to anything that might ruffle the DC cocktail circuit, even when it spotlights how open borders flood communities with unvetted threats—precisely the chaos that justifies why Americans cling to their AR-15s and Glocks. Remember, Laken Riley’s killer was out on the streets because of failed immigration enforcement, not because of any gun law. Trump’s fury signals he’s done playing nice with squishes who undermine the narrative that ties border security to personal liberty.

For the 2A community, the implications are crystal clear: primary these RINOs or watch the Trump coalition fracture. Britt’s Alabama seat is up in 2028, but her stunt could inspire challengers sooner if Trump amps up the pressure. This isn’t about one video; it’s a litmus test for whether Republicans will fight tooth-and-nail against the left’s gun-grabbing agenda, fueled by the same migrant crime waves they’re too squeamish to name. Gun owners, take note—Trump’s got your back, but only if the party stays unified. Time to rally behind leaders who connect the dots between porous borders, rising violence, and the unyielding right to keep and bear arms.