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Rep. Massie Challenges Trump’s Venezuela Intervention Stance

1/14/2026

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Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) is a rare Republican critic of U.S. President Donald Trump’s intervention in Venezuela.
Massie called the U.S. indictment against Nicolás Maduro preposterous and criticized the administration's approach.
Massie argues the intervention contradicts Make America Great Again (MAGA) anti-interventionism, even as most Republicans back Trump’s actions.
Trump has backed Massie’s primary challenger, Ed Gallrein, and the May 19 primary is expected to be competitive.

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Story summary

Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) is a rare Republican critic of U.S. President Donald Trump’s intervention in Venezuela.
Massie called the U.S. indictment against Nicolás Maduro preposterous and criticized the administration's approach.
Massie argues the intervention contradicts Make America Great Again (MAGA) anti-interventionism, even as most Republicans back Trump’s actions.
Trump has backed Massie’s primary challenger, Ed Gallrein, and the May 19 primary is expected to be competitive.