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Analyst astonished as Trump 'crashes out' and ramps up attacks on loyal allies

Trump has attacked Massie and Boebert after their support for the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

Analyst astonished as Trump 'crashes out' and ramps up attacks on loyal allies
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May 18, 2026
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Trump has criticized Republican Reps. Thomas Massie and Lauren Boebert after they supported the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and floated withdrawing his endorsement of Boebert. Democratic strategist Mike Nellis described the attacks as a “crash out.”

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President criticizing Republican lawmakers who supported the Epstein Files Transparency Act

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Kentucky representative criticized by Trump after supporting the Epstein Files Transparency Act

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Colorado representative criticized by Trump after supporting the Epstein Files Transparency Act

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ALSO MENTIONED  Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist commenting on Trump’s criticism of Massie and Boebert

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Trump Backs Ed Gallrein and Urges Voters to Oust Thomas Massie

Donald Trump backed Ed Gallrein and urged Kentucky voters to vote Thomas Massie out in the state's Republican primary. Left-leaning outlets frame the effort as a response to Massie's dissent over Epstein-related files and a test of Trump's influence. Center outlets cover it as a high-profile primary and test of Trump's sway, also stressing the candidates, polling and potential costs to the GOP.

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