These Republicans Are Bucking Trump By Throwing Support Behind Thomas Massie

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

A handful of congressional Republicans defied President Donald Trump by throwing their support behind Republican Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie. Trump and his allies aggressively campaigned against Massie, who has been…

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