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GOP Lawmaker Behind Epstein Push Fires Back After Trump Attacks His Marriage

Trump mocked Massie’s marriage, then reversed course and urged Republicans to support the release effort.

GOP Lawmaker Behind Epstein Push Fires Back After Trump Attacks His Marriage
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Rep. Thomas Massie criticized President Donald Trump for a social media attack on Massie’s marriage, while continuing to press for the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump later urged Republicans to support the release effort, and a House vote was expected that week.

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  • Readers of left-leaning coverage: 22% good look
  • Readers of right-leaning coverage: not enough votes yet
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Donald Trump
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President who attacked Massie’s marriage and later urged support for the files effort

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Thomas Massie
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Representative responding to Trump’s comments and sponsor of the discharge petition

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Attorney general quoted about whether more files were available

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator invoked in Trump’s comparison of Massie

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Thomas Massie Responds to Trump’s Criticism of His Marriage

Coverage on multiple sides reports that Trump attacked Rep. Thomas Massie's recent marriage and that Massie responded. Articles on the left, center and right also connect the exchange to Massie's push to release Epstein-related files. Left-leaning outlets frame the remarks as a personal attack and connect Massie's reply to his file-release effort. Center outlets largely report the exchange and response, with some adding the file-release effort or related Republican disputes. Right-leaning outlets place the remarks in a wider Republican feud over Massie's voting behavior and Trump's support for a primary challenger.

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