Trump Makes First X Post In Months, Trashes Thomas Massie
Donald Trump returned to X after months of inactivity to criticize Rep. Thomas Massie. He labeled Massie as the 'Worst Congressman in the History of our Country' just hours before polls closed in a primary race. Trump has endorsed Massie's opponent, making Massie a key target for removal within the Republican Party.
- ▪Trump made a rare post on X to criticize Rep. Thomas Massie.
- ▪Massie is facing a Trump-endorsed candidate in a primary race.
- ▪Trump's post came just hours before polls closed in Kentucky.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 7 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Thomas Massie Wants the Epstein Files. Trump Wants Him Out of Congress — Rolling Stone
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 16:42:11 -0400 |
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BreakingBusinessTrump Makes First X Post In Months, Trashes Thomas MassieByAntonio Pequeño IV,Forbes Staff. Pequeño is a breaking news reporter who covers tech and more.Follow AuthorMay 19, 2026, 04:42pm EDTToplinePresident Donald Trump made a rare post on X to blast Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., on Tuesday, returning to the platform after months of inactivity to blast the “Worst Congressman in the History of our Country” just hours before polls close in a heated primary race where Trump has endorsed Massie’s opponent.Prior to Tuesday's statement, Trump had not posted on X in over two months.
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