"Massie had formally endorsed Trump late in the campaign, offering to help him win over libertarians who might be tempted to stay home or vote third party in key battlegrounds."
"When the president decides he wants a Republican out of Congress, he usually gets his wish."
"Trump attacks Massie anywhere and everywhere, whether it's on Truth Social ('A totally ineffective LOSER'), at an event in..."
Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, prefers not to be on President Trump's bad side, fearing primary challenges from Trump's allies. After endorsing Trump in the 2024 election, Massie hoped to become agriculture secretary. Despite a smooth endorsement rollout, he was not appointed. Currently, Trump’s allies are spending significantly to defeat Massie in an upcoming primary, supporting challenger Ed Gallrein. Although Massie has previously won elections, he acknowledges Trump's influence over the GOP and the potential threat to his political career.
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