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Massie Defies Trump with $129K Epstein Files Campaign

7/25/2025

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Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is under fire from President Trump for advocating the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, with Trump branding him a "loser" and calling for a primary challenger. Undeterred, Massie has countered with a $129,000 ad campaign championing transparency, rallying support from high-profile donors like Elon Musk.

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Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is under fire from President Trump for advocating the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, with Trump branding him a "loser" and calling for a primary challenger. Undeterred, Massie has countered with a $129,000 ad campaign championing transparency, rallying support from high-profile donors like Elon Musk.