These Republicans Are Bucking Trump By Throwing Support Behind Thomas Massie
A group of congressional Republicans has publicly supported Rep. Thomas Massie, defying President Trump. Massie has faced criticism from Trump for his stance on various issues, including his votes against the president's key legislation. Despite Trump's threats of backing a primary challenger against supportive Republicans, figures like Lauren Boebert and Rand Paul continue to rally for Massie.
- ▪Several Republican lawmakers, including Lauren Boebert and Rand Paul, have endorsed Thomas Massie despite Trump's opposition.
- ▪Trump has threatened to support a primary challenger against Boebert for her backing of Massie.
- ▪Massie has been criticized by Trump for his votes against the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act and his views on Iran.
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Politics These Republicans Are Bucking Trump By Throwing Support Behind Thomas Massie (Photo by DANIEL HEUER/AFP via Getty Images) Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter May 18, 2026 11:08 AM ET May 18, 2026 11:08 AM ET Nicole Silverio Capitol Hill Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); A handful of congressional Republicans defied President Donald Trump by throwing their support behind Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie.
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