Trump v Massie: Could president's Republican nemesis survive $20m attack to oust him?
The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.
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Notable Quotes
"I'm sure they'll be punished for coming here today."
— Thomas Massie , Politician
"We've got to get rid of this loser."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Massie is an even bigger insult to our Nation than Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Weak and Pathetic RINO [Republican in name only]."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Obstructionist and a fool."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"¿Cómo es posible que esta contienda se haya convertido en la más cara en la historia de las primarias del Congreso? Es porque tres multimillonarios de fuera de Kentucky han invertido millones de dólares. Están intentando comprar un escaño."
— Thomas Massie , Politician
"De ahí viene todo el dinero. Será un referéndum sobre política exterior, sobre si Israel podrá dictarla, presionando a los miembros del Congreso."
— Thomas Massie , Politician
"Is anyone interested in running against Weak Minded Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District?"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Yes, I saw the President’s post. No, I’m not mad or offended. I knew the risks when I agreed to stand by my friend Thomas Massie."
— Lauren Boebert , Politician
"The incredible people of Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, who want desperately to get rid of Thomas Massie, the Worst ‘Republican’ Congressman we have had in many years, gave us a mandate to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"You can tell that I’m ahead in the polls and they’re desperate."
— Thomas Massie , Politician
"HE SHOULD BE PRIMARIED, and I will lead the charge against him."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Thomas is doing everything Trump set out to do."
— Molly Metz , Activist
"But it’s at the expense of our Republican Party."
— Thomas Massie , Politician
"This is really a battle between party unity and ideological purity."
— Stephen Voss , Academic
Key People
Republican senator from Louisiana.
Primary opponent of Thomas Massie endorsed by Donald Trump.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Ed Gallrein is a Republican challenger to Thomas Massie, endorsed by Donald Trump.
A Republican from Colorado advocating for the resignation of Tony Gonzales.
A five-time world jump-rope champion volunteering for Thomas Massie.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Rand Paul is a Republican U.S. Senator from Kentucky.
An associate professor of political science at the University of Kentucky.
Thomas Massie is a Republican congressman from Kentucky.
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The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.
President Trump intensified his attacks on Representative Thomas Massie, posting at least 11 times in two days ahead of Kentucky's Republican primary.
President Trump faces a crucial battle in Kentucky's Republican primary to consolidate his control over Congress and eliminate dissenters within the party.
Representative Thomas Massie described President Trump's repeated attacks as 'desperate' attempts to assist his opponent, Ed Gallrein, in the upcoming Kentucky primary.
Despite President Trump's attacks, Representative Thomas Massie expressed confidence in his re-election prospects, stating, 'I'm going to win,' ahead of the Kentucky primary against Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein.
President Trump's feud with Representative Thomas Massie intensified as the Kentucky GOP primary approaches, with Massie facing a challenge from Trump-endorsed candidate Ed Gallrein.
Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican critic of President Trump, faces a challenging primary in Kentucky that could cost him his congressional seat.
A safe Republican seat in Kentucky turned into the most expensive House primary ever as outside groups and Trump allies piled in to unseat Thomas Massie.
The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.
President Trump criticized Representative Lauren Boebert for supporting Thomas Massie and suggested a primary challenger for her seat.
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