Dem-linked political group blasted for meddling in key GOP primary to boost challenger: 'Lame attempt'

A California-based group linked to Democrats is getting involved in a Pennsylvania congressional primary by boosting a Republican against a Republican incumbent in the latest example of liberal funds being directed toward a GOP primary.

True Patriots PA, a liberal group linked to California Democrat Rep. Eric Swalwell, sent out mailers to Pennsylvania voters to slam GOP Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and say he is not conservative enough, in essence boosting his primary opponent, Mark Houck, Politico first reported this week.

Fox News Digital obtained some of those mailers that framed Fitzpatrick as a "RINO" ("Republican in name only") and implied he wasn’t conservative enough for the base that supports former President Trump.

"MAGA is ready to bag the biggest RINO in Congress," reads one of the mailers along with a photo of Fitzpatrick photoshopped onto a rhinoceros body. "We sent Brian Fitzpatrick to D.C. to represent our values, instead, he became best friends with Kamala Harris and the Democrats," another mailer said.

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FEC records show True Patriots PA spent roughly $26,000 on the mailer.

Meagan Olson is listed as treasurer for both True Patriots PA and the Swalwell campaign.

"I consider Brian a friend and someone who has bravely defied his party to help secure Ukraine aid," Rep. Swalwell told Fox News Digital in a statement. "I have never heard of his primary opponent and am not involved or support any effort to defeat Brian in the primary. My office uses a professional compliance firm that serves as treasurer for dozens of campaigns."

When reached for comment, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) directed Fox News