Rep. Thomas Massie said Donald Trump is in denial about the midterms and predicted an Election Day “comeuppance” for the president. Massie also said Republicans who are now distancing themselves from Trump are paying a price for previously supporting him.
Outlets agree that Thomas Massie predicted Trump would face an electoral reckoning in the midterms.
Left-leaning outlets emphasize Massie's portrayal of Trump as in denial and the prospect that Republicans are paying for past support. Center outlets pair the prediction with Massie's criticism of Trump's policies and state dinner, and context about his primary loss. Right-leaning outlets stress Republicans' distancing from Trump alongside Massie's prediction.
Representative who worked with Massie to press for the release of Epstein files
ALSO MENTIONED Donald Rumsfeld, Former defense secretary mentioned in Massie’s example of a post-election personnel change; George W. Bush, Former president cited as an example of a response to midterm losses
Representative who worked with Massie to press for the release of Epstein files
ALSO MENTIONED Donald Rumsfeld, Former defense secretary mentioned in Massie’s example of a post-election personnel change; George W. Bush, Former president cited as an example of a response to midterm losses
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