Maverick Kentucky congressman has avoided fallout at home after antagonizing GOP leaders

Published May 16, 2024 7:40 AM

By BRUCE SCHREINER
Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has made a habit of antagonizing Washington’s most powerful leaders in his party. But so far it hasn’t eroded his support in his Kentucky district. In 2020, Massie drew the wrath of then-President Donald Trump when the congressman briefly delayed a COVID-19 relief package. Despite Trump’s attacks on him, Massie cruised to reelection. This month, Massie joined a failed revolt against House Speaker Mike Johnson. But Massie sounds unconcerned about any fallout from his constituents for trying to oust the GOP House leader. Massie is being challenged by Eric Deters and Michael McGinnis in Kentucky’s primary election Tuesday.

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