Trump Targets Rep. Thomas Massie Over Military Stance
Former President Trump publicly criticized Rep. Thomas Massie for opposing military actions in Iran, vowing to campaign against him in Kentucky.
Overview
- Former President Trump criticized Rep. Thomas Massie for his stance against military actions in Iran.
- Trump labeled Massie as weak and ineffective, claiming he lacks respect within the MAGA movement.
- The criticism comes as Trump prepares to campaign against Massie in Kentucky.
- Massie's opposition to military actions has drawn ire from Trump and his supporters.
- This public feud highlights divisions within the Republican Party regarding military intervention.
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Articles (6)
"…The move signals an aggressive new strategy to hold congressional Republicans accountable for thwarting Trump's legislative agenda."
FOX News·20h·"…Leavitt's remarks came after the Kentucky lawmaker told CBS News on Sunday that the Trump administration failed to brief members of Congress prior to striking Iran on Saturday and argued that Congress should have spent time debating the War Powers Resolution brought forth by himself and Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif."
FOX News·21h·"…Trump's remarks about Massie reflect a deep disdain for the congressman, labeling him as ineffective and disrespectful to the military."
Washington Examiner·2d·"…Mr. Trump promised that, come next year, he will be out campaigning in Kentucky for Mr. Massie’s primary opponent."
New York Sun·2d·"…Trump appears to have had enough, calling Massie “a simple minded ‘grandstander'” and a “lightweight.”"
Breitbart News·2d·"…Trump's harsh criticism of Massie reflects a significant rift within the Republican Party, as he labels the congressman a 'pathetic LOSER' and expresses his intent to campaign against him."
Daily Signal·20h·FAQ
Rep. Thomas Massie is opposing U.S. military involvement in Iran and has filed a House resolution seeking to block such strikes, emphasizing that any military action must be authorized by Congress.
Reps. Massie and Khanna introduced a bipartisan War Powers Resolution to prohibit U.S. involvement in Iran without explicit congressional authorization, reaffirming Congress's constitutional authority over war decisions.
Former President Trump has publicly criticized Rep. Massie as weak and ineffective, claiming Massie lacks respect within the MAGA movement and vowing to campaign against him in Kentucky.
The public feud highlights deep divisions within the Republican Party regarding military intervention, with figures like Massie opposing unilateral military action and Trump advocating a more aggressive approach.
Notable cosponsors include Democratic Representatives Ro Khanna, Don Beyer, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and several others, along with Senator Tim Kaine introducing companion legislation in the Senate.
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