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President Donald Trump called for Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie to be primaried as the congressman continues to oppose the party’s efforts to pass a Continuing Resolution to avoid a March 14 government shutdown.
Trump blasted Massie while thanking the House Freedom Caucus for supporting the latest resolution this week.
“Thank you to the House Freedom Caucus for just delivering a big blow to the Radical Left Democrats and their desire to raise Taxes and SHUT OUR COUNTRY DOWN! They hate America and all it stands for. That’s why they allowed MILLIONS of Criminals to invade our Nation. Sometimes it takes great courage to do the right thing,” Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday night.
“Congressman Thomas Massie, of beautiful Kentucky, is an automatic ‘NO’ vote on just about everything, despite the fact that he has always voted for Continuing Resolutions in the past. HE SHOULD BE PRIMARIED, and I will lead the charge against him,” he continued.
“He’s just another GRANDSTANDER, who’s too much trouble, and not worth the fight. He reminds me of Liz Chaney before her historic, record breaking fall (loss!). The people of Kentucky won’t stand for it, just watch. DO I HAVE ANY TAKERS???” Trump added.
Massie continued to oppose the latest Trump-supported effort in a post to X on Sunday.
“Unless I get a lobotomy Monday that causes me to forget what I’ve witnessed the past 12 years, I’ll be a NO on the CR this week. It amazes me that my colleagues and many of the public fall for the lie that we will fight another day,” Massie wrote.
Following Trump’s post threatening the congressman, Massie doubled down on his view.
“Someone thinks they can control my voting card by threatening my re-election. Guess what? Doesn’t work on me. Three times I’ve had a challenger who tried to be more MAGA than me. None busted 25% because my constituents prefer transparency and principles over blind allegiance,” he wrote.
Massie also opposed the December Continuing Resolution that kept the government from shutting down ahead of the holidays.
