Looks like the gloves are off. President Trump just made it crystal clear that Congressman Thomas Massie’s days of skating by on the MAGA brand while opposing core America First policies are numbered. On Sunday, Trump took to Truth Social with a no-holds-barred post announcing that Massie will face a well-funded, MAGA-backed primary challenger ahead of the 2026 midterms.
And let’s be honest, Massie had this one coming.
For years, Massie’s been the self-appointed libertarian contrarian of the Republican Party, voting “no” on just about everything that would actually help secure our borders, cut taxes, and protect American interests abroad. His latest stunt? Opposing President Trump’s targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, calling them “unconstitutional” and throwing Speaker Mike Johnson under the bus for not recalling Congress to debate it. Meanwhile, Iran is out there chanting “Death to America” and trying to build nukes, but sure, let’s wring our hands over parliamentary procedure.
Trump wasn’t having it. In classic Trump fashion, he called out Massie for pretending to be MAGA while opposing the very policies that define the movement. “MAGA doesn’t want him, doesn’t know him, and doesn’t respect him,” Trump wrote. Hard to argue with that when Massie keeps voting against nearly every major MAGA initiative, including the “Big Beautiful Bill.”
Let’s talk about that bill for a second. Billions for border security, welfare reform, and making Trump’s tax cuts permanent. It’s everything conservatives have been demanding for years. Massie? He’s against it because, in his words, it doesn’t cut enough spending. Look, I’m all for fiscal responsibility, but opposing permanent tax cuts and border security because it’s not a perfect libertarian dream is pure political theater.
Now, Trump’s stepping in with Kentucky MAGA, a new political action committee run by heavy-hitters like Chris LaCivita and Tony Fabrizio. Their mission is simple: replace Massie with a real America First patriot. They’ve already got polling from Trump pollster John McLaughlin showing 52% of likely GOP voters in Kentucky would back a Trump-endorsed candidate, while Massie’s stuck at a measly 23%.
Massie’s survived past primaries, but this time, the MAGA machine is fully locked in. The president himself plans to campaign hard in the Bluegrass State. Say what you will, but opposing border security, tax cuts, and standing tough on Iran doesn’t exactly scream “America First.” Massie’s grandstanding might finally catch up with him.
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