Massie hints at a run in 2028: 'We'll talk about it later'
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) struck a defiant tone on Tuesday after being ousted by a primary challenger backed by President Donald Trump, but hinted that his political career might not be over just yet.
TL;DR
- Rep. Thomas Massie lost the Republican nomination for Kentucky's 4th Congressional District to Ed Gallrein.
- Massie attributed his loss to not adhering to the party line and suggested his seat was 'bought'.
- Supporters chanted for Massie to run again in 2028, to which he responded, 'We'll talk about it later.'
- The race was the most expensive House primary in history, with over $32 million spent.
- Trump-aligned groups and pro-Israel organizations heavily funded the effort to unseat Massie.
- Massie's loss is part of Trump's effort to remove party members who oppose his agenda.
- Massie cited his efforts to release Epstein files and his vote against Trump's tax cut as reasons for Trump's ire.
- Massie mentioned the six-month anniversary of the Epstein Files Transparency Act during his speech.