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Trump Slams Massie, Endorses Primary Challenger Amid GOP Tensions

2/3/2026

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President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and endorsed Ed Gallrein, Massie's primary challenger, labeling Massie a "Complete and Total Disaster."
Massie defended himself, noting his wife voted for Trump three times.
Greene backed Massie and condemned GOP lawmakers for not backing him.
Massie, who recently remarried, advocated for Jeffrey Epstein files.
The House is preparing to vote on a funding package to potentially end a government shutdown.

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President Donald Trump criticized Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and endorsed Ed Gallrein, Massie's primary challenger, labeling Massie a "Complete and Total Disaster."
Massie defended himself, noting his wife voted for Trump three times.
Greene backed Massie and condemned GOP lawmakers for not backing him.
Massie, who recently remarried, advocated for Jeffrey Epstein files.
The House is preparing to vote on a funding package to potentially end a government shutdown.