Pro-Trump Conservatives Defend Congressman Massie Despite President’s Call To Primary Kentucky Lawmaker

Massie is ardently opposed to a government funding bill that the president is trying to get through the House.

Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP
Congressman Thomas Massie talks to Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene before President Trump addresses a joint session of Congress March 4, 2025. Win McNamee/Pool Photo via AP

Pro-Trump Republicans are rallying to the defense of Congressman Thomas Massie after President Trump himself called for the lawmaker to face a primary challenger next year. Mr. Massie has said he will not vote for a Trump-backed government funding bill that is due to come to the House floor on Tuesday afternoon. 

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