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.
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.
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Articles (9)
"…The move to target Massie demonstrates Trump and his allies’ willingness to unleash his well-funded political organization on members of their own party who buck the president’s agenda."
CNN·6h·"…Trump pressured Congress to pass the "BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL" as soon as possible on Tuesday, while also continuing to lob broadsides against Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky."
FOX News·6h·"…The move signals an aggressive new strategy to hold congressional Republicans accountable for thwarting Trump's legislative agenda."
FOX News·1d·"…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·1d·"…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 and Massie have been trading barbs in recent days over the massive tax-cuts-and-spending package, which the Republican congressman has warned will add trillions to the national debt in the next 10 years."
Newsmax·10h·"…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·1d·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.
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