President Donald Trump turned to social media on Sunday to address several comments made by Republican Thomas Massie, who criticized the president for bombing Iran's nuclear facilities on Saturday. (Getty Images)
The president restated his case for bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities, saying Iran has "killed and maimed" thousands of Americans — and under the Jimmy Carter administration, even took over the American Embassy in Tehran.
"We had a spectacular military success yesterday, taking the ‘bomb’ right out of their hands (and they would use it if they could!) but, as usual, and despite all of the praise and accolades received, this ‘lightweight’ Congressman is against what was so brilliantly achieved last night in Iran," Trump wrote.
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"Massie is weak, ineffective, and votes ‘NO’ on virtually everything put before him (Rand Paul Jr.), no matter how good something may be," the president added.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) criticized President Trump's decision to bomb Iran's nuclear facilities without approval from Congress on Sunday. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Trump also accused Massie of being "disrespectful" to the military and suggested he "drop his fake act" and put America first.
"MAGA should drop this pathetic LOSER, Tom Massie, like the plague!" Trump said. "The good news is that we will have a wonderful American Patriot running against him in the Republican Primary, and I’ll be out in Kentucky campaigning really hard.
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"MAGA is not about lazy, grandstanding, nonproductive politicians, of which Thomas Massie is definitely one," Trump continued. "Thank you to our incredible military for the AMAZING job they did last night. It was really SPECIAL!!! MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN."
Fox News Digital reached out to Massie’s office for comment on the matter.
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