Massie mocks Trump’s ‘Roman Empire’ ballroom in scathing concession speech
Outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie criticized President Donald Trump's White House ballroom during his concession speech after losing the Kentucky primary. Massie's defeat highlighted Trump's strong influence over the Republican Party, as he had previously opposed the former president. Despite his loss, Massie attempted to find humor in the situation and made several pointed remarks about Trump and his campaign.
- ▪Thomas Massie mocked Trump's ballroom, comparing it to architecture from the Roman Empire.
- ▪Massie's defeat in the Kentucky primary underscored Trump's dominance in the Republican Party.
- ▪During his speech, Massie made jokes about his opponent Ed Gallrein and criticized Trump's focus on the ballroom amid rising gas prices.
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Outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) mocked President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom in his concession speech, saying it resembled one from the Roman Empire. Massie’s defeat in the Kentucky primary on Tuesday served as another testament to Trump’s unparalleled power over the Republican Party, almost single-handedly sinking the formerly popular representative who publicly went against him. In his speech admitting defeat, Massie tore into Trump from several different angles, including a suggestion that his rival, Ed Gallrein, was controlled by Israel. Recommended Stories Stelson-Perry rematch set in Pennsylvania’s 10th District Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti to face Rep.
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