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Republican Rep. Massie Responds To Trump After He Calls Him a 'Moron'

Trump called Massie a “moron,” criticized his record, and praised the candidate running against him.

Republican Rep. Massie Responds To Trump After He Calls Him a 'Moron'
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Rep. Thomas Massie responded after President Donald Trump called him a “moron” at the National Prayer Breakfast and criticized his record. Massie said he was still fighting for promises Trump made, while Trump also urged voters to defeat him and praised challenger Ed Gallrein.

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President criticizing Massie and praising his challenger

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Official Massie says he asked about the Epstein files

House candidate praised by Trump as Massie’s challenger

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Senator referenced in Trump’s comparison to Massie

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Trump Criticizes Thomas Massie; Massie Responds

Trump criticized Thomas Massie and backed his primary challenger; Massie responded publicly. Left-leaning outlets frame the criticism as personal intimidation and an attack on representative democracy. Center outlets center the insult and Massie’s reply, often adding Trump’s objections to Massie’s record and Massie’s defense. Right-leaning outlets also recount the exchange, emphasizing Massie’s defense and response to Trump, while adding details about criticism of his wife and his account involving the Epstein files.

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