Thomas Massie's Moment Has Come
Thomas Massie is receiving support from friends in his Kentucky district, despite criticism from Donald Trump. Trump has publicly denounced Massie, calling for primary challenges against him and his supporters. In response, Rep. Lauren Boebert has expressed her continued support for Massie.
- ▪Thomas Massie's friends campaigned for him in Kentucky, drawing attention from Donald Trump.
- ▪Trump criticized Boebert for supporting Massie, labeling him as the 'Worst Republican Congressman.'
- ▪Boebert defended her support for Massie on social media, expressing pride in standing by him.
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Thomas Massie Thomas Massie's Moment Has Come Plus: Ed Gallrein won't talk about his background, and Sen. Bill Cassidy bites the dust. Robby Soave | 5.18.2026 9:30 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/rollcallpix170496-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Boebert and Massie" alt="Boebert and Massie | Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Newscom" /> Boebert and Massie (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Newscom) Friends of Rep.
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