Topline
President Donald Trump made a rare post on X to blast Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., on Tuesday, returning to the platform after months of inactivity to blast the “Worst Congressman in the History of our Country” just hours before polls close in a heated primary race where Trump has endorsed Massie’s opponent.
Prior to Tuesday’s statement, Trump had not posted on X in over two months. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
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Key Facts
Massie is facing a Trump-endorsed candidate in the primary for his House seat Tuesday, and has become the top primary target in the Republican Party the president is seeking to oust.
Trump, who has not posted to X in well over two months, accused Massie of using an old endorsement he provided him, though it is unclear what exact statement the president is referring to.
The president also called Massie “fraudulent” and reiterated his endorsement for former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein.
Forbes has reached out to Massie’s office for comment.
What To Watch For
Polls close in Kentucky at 6 p.m. EDT. Polling has shown a tight race between Massie and Gallrein, though the former Navy SEAL has managed to edge out the congressman in three out of five major polls this month, The New York Times reported. One of the polls, conducted by Neighborhood Research Corporation, had both candidates tied in a survey done from May 12 to May 15.
Big Number
Nearly $33 million. That is how much has been spent on advertisements and media in the race between Massie and Gallrein, making it the most expensive House primary race recorded by media tracking firm AdImpact since it began keeping track of elections in 2018, according to the Times.
Key Background
Massie, who has held his seat since 2012, is one of the GOP’s most outspoken critics against Trump. He co-authored legislation that forced the release of the Epstein files, which have been downplayed by Trump, and was one of only two House Republicans to vote against Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” last year. Massie has also opposed the war against Iran. This week, Trump posted a series of scathing attacks on Massie, calling him a “disloyal, ungracious, and sanctimonious FOOL” and the “worst and most unreliable Republican Congressman in the history of our Country.”
Further Reading
Trump Has Posted About Massie At Least 11 Times In 2 Days Ahead Of Tuesday’s Primary (Forbes)
Trump Breaks With Lauren Boebert In Latest MAGA Infighting: ‘Weak Minded’ (Forbes)
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