Trump Intensifies Campaign Against Rep. Massie with New Super PAC
Former President Trump escalates his criticism of Rep. Thomas Massie, launching a super PAC to support his primary challenge and labeling Massie as detrimental to the Constitution.
Subscribe to unlock this story
We really don't like cutting you off, but you've reached your monthly limit. At just $5/month, subscriptions are how we keep this project going. Start your free 7-day trial today!
Get StartedHave an account? Sign in
Overview
- Former President Trump has launched a super PAC aimed at ousting Rep. Thomas Massie from Congress, urging supporters to take action.
- Trump criticized Massie on his Truth Social platform, calling him 'very bad for the Constitution' and vowing to primary him.
- Massie, who opposed military actions in Iran, has faced backlash from Trump and his allies for his stance.
- The feud underscores ongoing divisions within the Republican Party regarding military intervention and fiscal policies.
- Massie's recent vote against a significant tax and spending bill has further fueled the criticism from Trump’s supporters.
Report issue
Read both sides in 5 minutes each day
Analysis
Analysis unavailable for this viewpoint.
Articles (9)
Center (0)
No articles found in the Center category
FAQ
The conflict centers on Rep. Massie's opposition to U.S. military action against Iran without congressional authorization, which Trump criticizes as harmful to the Constitution and has led him to launch a super PAC to support a primary challenge against Massie.
Rep. Thomas Massie co-introduced a bipartisan War Powers Resolution with Rep. Ro Khanna to prohibit U.S. military action against Iran without congressional approval, emphasizing that the Constitution requires congressional authorization for acts of war.
Rep. Massie expressed feeling 'misled' by Trump following the strikes, criticizing the decision to allow neoconservative influence on foreign policy and warning that it risks Republican voter apathy in upcoming elections.
Rep. Massie voted against a significant tax and spending bill, which, along with his stance on military intervention, has increased criticism from Trump and his allies who view him as contrary to their agenda.
The feud highlights ongoing divisions within the Republican Party over military intervention and fiscal policies, with Massie opposing unauthorized military action and criticizing spending measures, while Trump and his allies support a more assertive military stance and fiscal approach.
History
- 3M
3 articles