Why Is Trump Trying To Purge Thomas Massie?
The article discusses the political challenges faced by Rep. Thomas Massie, who is being targeted by former President Donald Trump in a competitive primary. It highlights Massie's libertarian views and his opposition to certain government policies, which have made him a rare figure in today's Republican Party. Additionally, the article touches on rising inflation, the national debt, and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's claims about managing the city's budget without service cuts.
- ▪Rep. Thomas Massie is facing a competitive primary challenge and is a target of Donald Trump.
- ▪Massie is known for his libertarian-style politics and opposition to the Iran war.
- ▪Inflation is rising, and the U.S. debt has surpassed GDP, causing frustration among working-class voters.
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Thomas Massie Why Is Trump Trying To Purge Thomas Massie? Plus: inflation surges, Mamdani claims he closed New York City’s budget gap without cutting services, and a listener asks how to develop political confidence Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, Matt Welch, and Robby Soave | 5.18.2026 6:53 PM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/d2h6a3ly6ooodw.cloudfront.net/reasontv_audio_8382262.mp3 1x 1.1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 3x :15 :15 Download Why Is Trump Trying To Purge Thomas Massie? This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch are joined by Reason Senior Editor Robby Soave to discuss Rep.
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