Summary
President Donald Trump called for Representative Thomas Massie to be removed from Congress. Trump criticized Massie on Truth Social and endorsed Navy veteran Ed Gallrein to run against Massie in the upcoming midterm elections. The conflict highlights divisions within the Republican Party.
Key Facts
- President Trump called for the removal of Representative Thomas Massie from Congress.
- Trump posted his remarks on Truth Social, labeling Massie as ineffective and opposed to his agenda.
- Trump endorsed Ed Gallrein, a Navy veteran, to challenge Massie in the midterm elections.
- Gallrein has not yet officially announced his candidacy but expressed gratitude for Trump's endorsement.
- Trump criticized Massie for opposing GOP spending that Trump supports.
- Massie has frequently clashed with Trump and GOP leadership on issues like spending and foreign policy.
- Massie recently filed a petition related to the Justice Department’s files on the Jeffrey Epstein case.
- A super PAC, MAGA KY, has spent $1.8 million trying to unseat Massie.
