Kendra Lahmeyer sent messages to former Miss Oklahoma Caitlin Simmons Key after discovering exchanges between Key and her husband, Republican U.S. House candidate Jackson Lahmeyer. The allegations surfaced days before Oklahoma’s June 16 Republican primary.
According to a June 14 Daily Mail report, Jackson Lahmeyer messaged Key from a party at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. He told her she looked “skinny and cute” and later wrote, “I like texting you LOL.”
After Key said she was taking a bath, Lahmeyer sent a heart-eyes emoji. He later suggested a “late invite” to his hotel room.
Key replied that they could not become involved unless he divorced his wife. After learning about the exchanges, Kendra Lahmeyer messaged Key, writing, “You are a home wrecking whore. Did you enjoy ruining our family?”
Trump endorsed Lahmeyer as a “MAGA warrior” ahead of the primary. Lahmeyer is one of 10 Republicans seeking the U.S. House seat.
The allegations emerged days before voting, leaving any effect on the race unresolved.
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The allegations sparked debate online, with many responses focusing on Kendra Lahmeyer’s decision to target Caitlin Simmons Key rather than her husband.
One user wrote, “And why does the wife blame the woman when it was clear the man was the aggressor?” Another added, “Yes, because it is all the woman’s fault and not your husband flirting with a young Miss Oklahoma.”
Some reactions broadened the criticism beyond the couple. One response stated, “Republicans don’t do accountability,” while another wrote, “Rules for thee not for me : the GOP campaign slogan.”
Not everyone agreed with criticism directed at Kendra Lahmeyer. One user argued, “Because he’s a man of god and would NEVER text a woman that looks like one of those maralago faced ladies.” Another questioned the allegations themselves, writing, “I don’t think they know what sexting is.”
With voting approaching, questions remain over whether the controversy will affect Jackson Lahmeyer’s campaign and how voters will respond to the allegations.
