Trump Targets Rep. Thomas Massie for GOP Primary Challenge

The former president criticized Massie for opposing a spending bill and likened him to ex-Rep. Liz Cheney, pledging to lead efforts to unseat him.

Donald Trump announced plans to support a primary challenge against Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) after Massie opposed a spending bill backed by Trump and the House Freedom Caucus.
Trump criticized Massie on Truth Social, calling him a 'grandstander' and comparing him to former Rep. Liz Cheney, whom Trump successfully campaigned against in 2022.
Massie defended his vote and rejected Trump's threats, emphasizing his commitment to principles and transparency over party allegiance.
The spending bill in question proposes a six-month freeze on federal spending to avoid a government shutdown, a move supported by the House Freedom Caucus.
House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a narrow margin for passing bills, with Massie and at least one other Republican expressing opposition to the current proposal.