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Republican Rep. Slams Trump Over Criticism Of His Wife: 'Radical Left Flamethrower'

Massie responded to Trump’s criticism by tying it to his effort to obtain the release of the Epstein files.

Republican Rep. Slams Trump Over Criticism Of His Wife: 'Radical Left Flamethrower'
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Donald Trump criticized Rep. Thomas Massie and his wife in a social media post, while praising Massie’s opponent, Ed Gallrein. Massie responded by linking the criticism to his push for the release of the Epstein files, and former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene defended him.

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Thomas Massie
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Representative responding to Trump’s criticism and pressing for the release of the Epstein files

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who criticized Massie and his wife in a social media post

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Official whom Massie said his wife suggested he ask about the Epstein files

Marjorie Taylor Greene
Former U.S. Representative (R-GA)

Former representative who defended Massie and criticized Trump

House candidate whom Trump praised as Massie’s opponent

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Trump Criticizes Thomas Massie and His Wife in Social Media Post

Outlets agree that Trump criticized Thomas Massie and his wife in a social media post, and that Massie responded. Center outlets cover the personal criticism and Massie's response; some emphasize Trump's support for Massie's challenger, while others connect the dispute to Massie's effort to obtain the Epstein files.

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