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Johnson Publicly Breaks With Massie as Trump Allies Prep Costly Primary Challenge

House leaders are signaling they will not shield him, boosting a Trump‑aligned super PAC’s push for a costly primary challenge.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks during a press conference to discuss the Epstein Files Transparency Act on Wednesday.
Rep. Thomas Massie stands outside the US Capitol Wednesday prior a news conference with Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors.
Rep. Thomas Massie, center, stands among lawmakers ahead of President Donald Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress in March.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks to reporters after a closed-door meeting with Jeffrey Epstein abuse victims at the US Capitol on Tuesday.

Overview

  • Speaker Mike Johnson told CNN that Rep. Thomas Massie is “actively working against his team” and declined to commit to supporting his reelection.
  • Five members of House GOP leadership also would not offer backing for Massie, indicating he will have to fend for himself politically.
  • Trump‑aligned operatives have launched the Kentucky MAGA super PAC, staffed by Tony Fabrizio and Chris LaCivita, and say they will spend “whatever it takes” to replace Massie in 2026.
  • Trump’s team is still searching for a viable primary challenger to take on Massie in Kentucky’s 4th District.
  • Massie remains two GOP signatures short of forcing a House vote to compel DOJ to release Jeffrey Epstein–related files, and his campaign reports more than $1.7 million on hand with high‑profile support including a pledge from Elon Musk.