Trump Says He'll Support Opponent to Massie
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The comment came following Massie's criticism of the U.S. attack on Iran.
One of America's most visible war critics says he's not worried about losing his seat in Congress. Rep. Thomas Massie criticized President Trump's decision to launch airstrikes on Iran. The President said he'll support a Republican primary opponent to Massie, but Massie says he's not worried.
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Trump Says He'll Support Opponent to Massie
Clip: Season 3 Episode 279 | 49sVideo has Closed Captions
One of America's most visible war critics says he's not worried about losing his seat in Congress. Rep. Thomas Massie criticized President Trump's decision to launch airstrikes on Iran. The President said he'll support a Republican primary opponent to Massie, but Massie says he's not worried.
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Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky's fourth district has criticized President Trump's decision to launch strikes on Iran's nuclear program.
He says the move was unconstitutional because the president didn't get approval from Congress.
The president lashed out at Massie and said he will support a Republican primary opponent to Massie in 2026.
Congressman Massie says he's not worried.
He told the Lexington Herald-Leader, quote, I'm going to be running against somebody nobody's ever heard of, and I've got enough name, ID and brand right now that somebody is going to have to work really hard to erode that, unquote.
Massie also told the newspaper that history won't look kindly on Donald Trump for his actions in Iran.
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