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Massie Stood Alone Until Trump Finally Knocked Him Down

May 20, 2026·about 14 hours ago·via The Seattle Times
Massie Stood Alone Until Trump Finally Knocked Him Down
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie built a reputation for going his own way, even when it put him at odds with his own party. Now Trump has toppled him, showing just how much grip the former president still has over the GOP. The episode is a reminder that in today’s Republican politics, independence can be a liability when party loyalty runs through Trump. Read more about this...

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