Full Breakdown
Former GOP Firebrands Vacation in Costa Rica After Trump-Backed Primary Defeats
5/30/2026, 8:54:43 PM
Core Event: Costa Rica Retreat After Primary Losses
After their defeats, former Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie and former Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene flew to Costa Rica with their spouses—Massie’s wife Carolyn Grace Moffa and Greene’s fiancé Brian Glenn. They posted X videos labeling the trip “America First Pacific Summit Retreat.” The clips show the four walking on a beach, dining seaside, and Massie reeling in a large fish from a boat, captioned “Marked Safe! Our fishing vessel survived South Com in East Pacific yesterday.”
Background & Context
Massie lost the May 2025 primary for Kentucky’s 4th District to Ed Gallrein, a Trump-endorsed candidate. Greene announced her resignation in January 2026 after Trump called her “wacky” and a “ranting lunatic.” Both opposed Trump’s Iran-war stance and pushed for the DOJ’s release of the “Epstein files,” actions that drew Trump’s ire and support for their primary challengers.
Official Statements & Responses
Massie posted on X that the trip was a great opportunity to see his friend and that they discussed the future of politics in America. Greene reshared the video with, “First summit is underway, more to come,” and issued a 700-word screed accusing Trump of breaking promises and “gutting true America Firsters.” White House spokesperson Davis Ingle responded dismissively, saying Trump had removed two low-IQ lawmakers from Congress.
Criticism & Opposition
Greene’s screed described the defeats as a “civil war” within the GOP, alleging a “neocon-controlled Republican establishment” targeted dissenters over their Iran-war opposition and Epstein-file advocacy. She called the attacks on Massie “vicious lies” funded by “tens of millions of foreign donor dollars.” Massie filed to run again in 2028, saying the filing will let him “raise funds to continue my political operations.”
On-the-Ground Reports
Local media captured the group laughing on the beach, celebrating Greene’s birthday, and posting selfies with captions such as “52 looks GOOOOD on you.” Their posts highlighted camaraderie and a defiant tone toward the Trump-aligned establishment.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources disagree on Greene’s resignation date—one cites an announced resignation in 2026, another records her departure in January. The precise dates of the Costa Rica trip are undisclosed, and verification of the White House spokesperson’s comment relies solely on the cited statements.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Took a great trip to see my good friend Marjorie Taylor Greene in Costa Rica,” — Thomas Massie, X post
- “We discussed the future of politics in America.” — Thomas Massie, X post
- “We just said goodbye to our good friends Thomas and Carolyn Massie,” — Marjorie Taylor Greene, X post
- “Thanks to President Trump, there are two less Low-IQ losers in the United States Congress,” — Davis Ingle, White House spokesperson
What’s Next
Massie’s 2028 filing suggests a possible congressional return; Greene has not announced further plans. Both continue to use social media to criticize the Trump administration and to rally supporters of the “America First” agenda.
