Massie lashes out when pressed on ex-girlfriend's allegations of affair with GOP firebrand
Rep. Thomas Massie was questioned by a Fox News Digital reporter about allegations from former staffer Cynthia West that he offered her $5,000 to drop a wrongful‑termination lawsuit. Massie responded by turning his phone on the reporter, asking provocative questions and calling the reporter a loser. The incident occurred amid claims that Massie bragged about a sexual encounter with Rep. Lauren Boebert and was linked to a lawsuit involving Rep. Victoria Spartz.
- ▪Cynthia West alleges Massie offered her $5,000 to settle a lawsuit against Rep. Victoria Spartz and asked her to sign a nondisclosure agreement.
- ▪Massie denied the allegations and, when pressed, filmed the reporter while questioning whether he liked gay porn and calling him a loser.
- ▪The exchange was captured on video and highlighted Massie's confrontational style toward the media.
- ▪The allegations also include claims that Massie bragged about a sexual encounter with Rep. Lauren Boebert weeks after his wife's death.
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| Publication time | Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:00:10 -0400 |
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Politics Massie lashes out when pressed on ex-girlfriend's allegations of affair with GOP firebrand Former congressional staffer Cynthia West claims Massie offered her $5,000 to drop a lawsuit against Rep Victoria Spartz By Hannah Brennan Fox News Published June 28, 2026 4:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video SEE IT: Massie erupts when pressed on ex's allegations, turns camera on Fox reporter After denying allegations from a woman claiming to be his ex-girlfriend, Rep. Thomas Massie flipped the camera on a Fox News Digital reporter and launched into an unusual confrontation. (Credit: Nicholas Ballasy for Fox News Digital) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep.
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