donald trump He launched a nuclear attack on a member of his own party before the crucial primary vote. The President launched a fiery truth-telling attack against Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, calling him the worst in the country’s history.
Donald Trump renews attack on Thomas Massey
Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie ahead of Tuesday’s Republican primary. the president took true social Voters were urged on Sunday to “kick this loser out of politics in Tuesday’s election.” He also called Massie “the worst and most untrustworthy Republican congressman in the history of our country.”
Massie has consistently challenged Trump by voting against tax and spending cut bills. He also helped force the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Additionally, he insisted on congressional oversight of military actions in Venezuela and Iran.
The congressman will now face Trump-backed challenger Ed Galren in a tight primary race. A recent Quantus Insights poll put Galren ahead of Macy’s 48% to 43%, while 8% were undecided. Galren is a farmer and a retired US Navy SEAL.
Massey appeared unfazed during an appearance on ABC News’ This Week on Sunday. “I’m the only one they haven’t been able to bully,” he said. “I’m ahead in the polls and they’re desperate. That’s why the president is losing sleep and he’s tweeting about it,” she said (via Guardian).
Meanwhile, Trump’s hold on the Republican Party became stronger on Saturday. Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary seat after voting to convict Trump in the 2021 impeachment trial. Senator Lindsey Graham ‘clearly bet on NBC News’ meet the Press. “If you try to destroy it, you’re going to be destroyed,” Graham said.
House Speaker Mike Johnson echoed that sentiment on Fox News Sunday. He called Trump’s endorsement “the most powerful endorsement in the history of politics.” Of the seven Republican senators who voted to convict Trump in 2021, only two remain in office.
Originally reported by Vriti Johar mandatory.com.