Rep. Thomas Massie warns GOP will be ‘very vulnerable’ in the midterms
Rep. Thomas Massie expressed concerns about the Republican Party's vulnerability in the upcoming midterm elections. He attributed this vulnerability to a growing discontent among party members regarding their alignment with former President Trump. Massie, who recently lost his primary to a Trump-backed candidate, emphasized the need for the party to address the issues affecting Americans rather than focusing on extravagant projects.
- ▪Rep. Thomas Massie warned that the GOP will be 'very vulnerable' in the midterms.
- ▪He lost his primary to a Trump-backed challenger, Ed Gallrein.
- ▪Massie criticized the party's focus on issues like the construction of a White House ballroom while Americans face economic hardships.
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2026 ElectionRep. Thomas Massie warns GOP will be ‘very vulnerable’ in the midtermsThe Kentucky Republican, who lost his primary to a Trump-backed challenger, said splitting with the president was “absolutely worth it” and did not rule out a White House run.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleThomas Massie says his ‘biggest crime’ was bipartisanship after primary loss: Full interview13:21Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 24, 2026, 10:15 AM EDTBy Megan LebowitzRep.
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