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Trump Blames Republican's U-Turn on His MAGA-Voting Wife

Trump blamed Massie's wife for Massie's disagreements with Republicans and urged voters to defeat him.

Trump Blames Republican's U-Turn on His MAGA-Voting Wife
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President Donald Trump used a Truth Social post to blame Rep. Thomas Massie's wife for his disagreements with Republicans, called Massie unreliable and reiterated his support for challenger Ed Gallrein. Massie responded by linking his wife's suggestion to ask Pam Bondi about the Epstein files to the dispute.

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who attacked Massie and endorsed his challenger

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Representative criticized by Trump and challenging the president's support for his opponent

Massie's version of this story ↗
Lindsey Graham
Former U.S. Senator (R-SC)

Senator whom Massie described as a donor to Gallrein

Person Massie says he asked about the Epstein files

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

Former representative who publicly supported Massie and criticized Trump and Republicans

Republican challenger to Massie

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Senator and former employer of Massie's wife

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Trump Criticizes Thomas Massie and His Wife on Truth Social

Outlets agree that Trump criticized Rep. Thomas Massie and his wife in a Truth Social post, urged voters to defeat Massie and backed his challenger, Ed Gallrein. Left-leaning outlets focus on Trump's personal criticism and blame of Massie's wife, including the suggestion that the attack backfired. Center outlets also focus on the personal attack but add Massie's rebuttal and other responses, with one account linking it to the timing of a House funding bill.

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