Trump Vows to Back Primary Challenge Against Rep. Thomas Massie Over Budget Vote

The former president criticized Massie for opposing a GOP-backed funding bill to avert a government shutdown and pledged to lead efforts to unseat him.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has announced his opposition to a continuing resolution that would fund the government and increase defense spending while cutting non-defense spending.
Former President Trump accused Massie of being a 'grandstander' and called for a primary challenger to unseat him, comparing him to former Rep. Liz Cheney.
Massie, a libertarian and fiscal hawk, criticized the resolution as perpetuating 'waste, fraud, and abuse' and reaffirmed his commitment to voting against it.
Trump's criticism follows years of tension with Massie, who has frequently clashed with GOP leadership and defected on key votes, including Speaker Mike Johnson's election.
Massie dismissed the primary threat, citing past challenges that failed to gain traction, and emphasized his constituents' preference for 'transparency and principles over blind allegiance.'