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Trump Labels Massie ‘Worst Republican Congressman’ as Massie Moves to Release Epstein Files

Elon Musk’s pledge of support underscores the high stakes in Massie’s fight against a MAGA super PAC challenge

Overview

  • President Trump attacked Rep. Thomas Massie on Truth Social, calling him lazy and seeking a primary challenger he can endorse.
  • The MAGA Kentucky super PAC has spent $1.8 million on ads targeting Massie over his opposition to Trump-backed legislation.
  • Massie has secured more than twice the Republican co-sponsors needed to force a floor vote on declassifying Justice Department records in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
  • Speaker Mike Johnson announced an early summer recess for the House as a procedural tactic to delay the vote on releasing the Epstein files.
  • Grassroots fundraising has surged for Massie’s campaign, buoyed by a pledged donation from Elon Musk following Trump’s criticism.