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Massie Threatens Major Epstein Files Purges, "I've Got 7 Months Left In Congress"

After his primary loss, Massie said he plans to pursue further consequences for people linked to the Epstein files.

Massie Threatens Major Epstein Files Purges, "I've Got 7 Months Left In Congress"
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After losing Kentucky’s Republican primary, Rep. Thomas Massie told supporters he plans to keep pursuing consequences for people linked to the Epstein files during his remaining time in Congress. The article also compares his plans with Sen. Bill Cassidy’s recent break with President Trump on war powers.

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Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative discussing his plans for his remaining time in Congress after losing the Kentucky primary

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who supported Gallrein and opposed Massie’s effort to release the Epstein files

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senator whose post-primary war-powers vote is compared with Massie’s plans

Trump-endorsed challenger who defeated Massie in the Kentucky primary

ALSO MENTIONED  Jack Lang, Former French culture minister mentioned among people Massie said had faced consequences; Larry Summers, Former U.S. Treasury secretary mentioned among people Massie said had faced consequences; Peter Mandelson, Former British ambassador to the United States mentioned among people Massie said had faced consequences; Thorbjørn Jagland, Former Norwegian prime minister mentioned among people Massie said had faced consequences

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Thomas Massie Says Fox News Kept Him Off Air for 18 Months

Thomas Massie faced a Kentucky Republican primary challenge from Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, alongside reports of allegations involving Massie before the primary. Center outlets connect allegations about Massie to the primary and, in post-loss stories, present his claim about Fox News alongside the network’s response. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Trump’s effort to defeat Massie; some frame the allegations as an attempt to derail him, while others criticize his campaign’s use of an old Trump endorsement.

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