Ousted Massie sides with Trump on Iran deal amid GOP backlash, confidently exclaims, 'Heck yes!'
Rep. Thomas Massie says he would support a short-term Iran deal, citing rising gas and diesel prices hurting Kentucky farmers and his constituents.
TL;DR
- Rep. Thomas Massie would support a short-term Iran deal, citing economic pain for Americans.
- High gas, diesel, and fertilizer prices are hurting constituents and farmers in Kentucky.
- Massie lost his primary due to his independent voting record and bipartisan work.
- He believes outside spending was a major factor in his defeat.
- Massie warned Republicans may face backlash in the midterms for alienating Trump's coalition.
- He criticized GOP leadership for wasteful spending, such as a proposed White House ballroom.
- Massie argued for prioritizing economic concerns over federal spending and foreign commitments.