Speaker Johnson Swipes at GOP’s Massie: ‘Bless His Heart’

Rep. Thomas Massie launches campaign ad after Trump primary threat

The new ad, released Wednesday, has Massie defending himself against what he called “the swamp.” His campaign is spending $129,000 on the ads.

House Republican Claims GOP Leaders Are Conspiring to Block Trump From Making Recess Appointments

(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) is stirring the pot. Massie — a former friend and current enemy of President Donald Trump — suggested on Thursday that Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) are conspiring to prevent Trump from making recess appointments as Congress enjoys its usual summer break. “I see some people are excited @realDonaldTrump can make recess appointments to …

Speaker Johnson on Massie Reelection Bid: 'Bless His Heart'

House Speaker Mike Johnson, when asked if he'd back Rep. Thomas Massie's reelection bid, responded Tuesday with a traditional, three-word Southern insult.

Trump escalates war with Massie, 'the worst Republican Congressman,' seeks replacement to back · American Wire News

President Donald Trump took a shot at an incumbent lawmaker as “the worst Republican Congressman” in a social media post. Trump called out Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., on Truth Social, adding that he is on the lookout for “someone good” to challenge and replace him in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Thomas Massie, the worst Republican Congressman, and an almost guaranteed NO VOTE each and every time, is an Embarrassment to Kentucky,” Trump wro…

Speaker Johnson swipes at GOP’s Massie: ‘Bless his heart’

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told reporters “bless his heart” Tuesday when asked if he would back Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) reelection bid, once again stopping short of an endorsement — and making a handful of veiled swipes at the Kentucky Republican.

“Let’s Fire Thomas Massie”: Trump Backs 2026 Challenger

President Donald Trump has signaled his intent to back a 2026 primary challenger against Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), a frequent critic within GOP ranks. In a sharply worded Truth Social post Monday night, Trump called Massie “lazy,” “disingenuous,” and “an embarrassment to Kentucky.” He criticized the congressman’s record of opposing key Trump-era legislation, including tax cuts, the border wall, and restrictions on taxpayer-funded sex changes fo…