President Donald Trump targeted Rep. Thomas Massie in a Truth Social post, declaring that the congressman "SHOULD BE PRIMARIED" and pledging to "lead the charge against him." (Left: WIN MCNAMEE/POOL/AFP via Getty Images; Right: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
As the deadline to prevent an impending partial government shutdown approaches, Massie has indicated that he will vote against the government funding measure that Trump has been urging Republicans to support.
"Unless I get a lobotomy Monday that causes me to forget what I’ve witnessed the past 12 years, I’ll be a NO on the CR this week. It amazes me that my colleagues and many of the public fall for the lie that we will fight another day," Massie wrote on X on Sunday.
Sen. Mike Lee responded to Trump's attack against Massie by speaking out in support of the congressman.
"I have nothing but profound respect for @RepThomasMassie, who has worked harder than perhaps any member of Congress to bring federal spending under control," Lee wrote on X. "He might vote differently on this matter than most, but if he does so he’ll have a really good reason," the senator continued. "I’m a huge fan."
TRUMP-BACKED PLAN TO AVERT SHUTDOWN HEADS FOR HOUSE VOTE
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., said he will not be intimidated by people who think he should be primaried for not having "blind allegiance." (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
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Then, in 2022, Trump did an about-face, endorsing Massie shortly before the congressman earned another resounding GOP primary win.
In 2023, Massie endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president before the Sunshine State politician even launched his presidential primary bid. In early 2024, DeSantis dropped out of the race and endorsed Trump.
Massie ultimately endorsed Trump a couple of weeks before the general election.
Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.
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