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

Massie criticized Trump’s personal attack and continued his push to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

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

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who attacked Massie’s marriage and later urged support for the files effort

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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 Discusses Remarriage After His First Wife's Death

Outlets agree that President Donald Trump criticized Thomas Massie's recent marriage and that Massie responded. Their accounts also connect the exchange to Massie's effort to release records related to Jeffrey Epstein. Left-leaning outlets link Massie's response to his continued push to release Epstein-related files, presenting the dispute alongside that effort. Center outlets also cover his rebuttal to Trump, while giving more attention to his grief and the timing of his remarriage.

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