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Massie Defies GOP Spending Plan, Challenges Trump Allies

3/16/2025

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Republican Rep. Tom Massie of Kentucky stands firm against a GOP stopgap spending plan, daring Trump allies to challenge him in a primary. With a focus on transparency and fiscal responsibility, he rejects bills that inflate the national debt. Trump's criticism may threaten Massie's standing, risking GOP unity in a tightly divided House.

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Republican Rep. Tom Massie of Kentucky stands firm against a GOP stopgap spending plan, daring Trump allies to challenge him in a primary. With a focus on transparency and fiscal responsibility, he rejects bills that inflate the national debt. Trump's criticism may threaten Massie's standing, risking GOP unity in a tightly divided House.