Massie goes on fishing trip with MTG after losing Kentucky primary election
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) appeared to swap politics for deep-sea fishing this week, posting a video of himself reeling in a sailfish alongside former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after losing Kentucky‘s Republican primary to a candidate backed by President Donald Trump.
TL;DR
- Rep. Thomas Massie posted a video of himself fishing with former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after losing his primary election.
- Massie lost his bid for reelection in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District to Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein.
- Massie and Greene have formed an unlikely political alliance, often at odds with President Trump.
- Greene publicly supported Massie during his primary campaign.
- Massie's conflicts with Trump stem from his votes against certain bills, willingness to work with Democrats on the Epstein files, and criticism of U.S. policy against Iran.
- Greene's relationship with Trump fractured over foreign policy and Epstein file disclosures.
- Massie has filed to run for his congressional seat in 2028, while Greene continues to advocate for the "America First" movement.