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Massie slams Fox reporter, denies NDA, boasts Boebert affair

6/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rep. Thomas Massie posted a video of his clash with Fox News Digital reporter Nicholas Ballasy, calling him “voyeuristic” and doubting the outlet’s legitimacy.
Massie denied Cynthia West’s claim he forced her to sign an NDA and bragged about a sexual encounter with Rep. Lauren Boebert after his wife’s death.
Ballasy asked whether West’s allegations were timed to exploit Massie’s recent primary loss to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein.

History

Historical Context

In 1994 Paula Jones sued President Bill Clinton; the Supreme Court rejected his immunity claim in May 1997 and Independent Counsel Ken Starr began his investigation. The House authorized an impeachment inquiry on Oct 8 1998 by a 258-176 vote, and the Senate acquitted Clinton in Feb 1999 after a 45-50 conviction vote. That scrutiny frames today’s clash of Rep. Thomas Massie, Rep. Lauren Boebert and Fox News reporter Nicholas Ballasy.

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Story summary

Rep. Thomas Massie posted a video of his clash with Fox News Digital reporter Nicholas Ballasy, calling him “voyeuristic” and doubting the outlet’s legitimacy.
Massie denied Cynthia West’s claim he forced her to sign an NDA and bragged about a sexual encounter with Rep. Lauren Boebert after his wife’s death.
Ballasy asked whether West’s allegations were timed to exploit Massie’s recent primary loss to Trump-backed challenger Ed Gallrein.

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