Donald Trump has once again stirred controversy, this time taking aim at Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie over his recent wedding.
Massie, 54, married Carolyn Grace Moffa, 36, just 16 months after losing his wife of 31 years, Rhonda, sparking sharp criticism from the former president.
The timing and personal nature of Trump’s remarks immediately drew public ire, with many calling the attack insensitive and out of bounds.
A Personal Attack Goes Viral
On Friday night, just before announcing his split with Marjorie Taylor Greene, Trump posted a pointed comment on social media.
He mocked Massie, calling him “Rand Paul Jr.” for his tendency to vote against the Republican Party, and made disparaging remarks about his new wife.
Trump wrote that Massie had married “already” and suggested it was “quick,” adding that polls showed him with less than an 8% chance of winning the next election.
He finished with a personal barb, claiming Massie’s wife would soon realize she was “stuck with a LOSER.”
Social Media Responds with Outrage
Users on X (formerly Twitter) were quick to respond, condemning the former president’s remarks.
One wrote, “This is so far beyond politics… Mocking someone who got a second chance after losing all that. F*** this guy.”
Others pointed out the hypocrisy, noting that Trump himself has been divorced twice, yet criticized Massie for remarrying relatively soon after his first wife passed away.
Another comment read, “Regardless how you feel about Massie, this was really below the belt.”
The Epstein Files Feud Fuels the Tension
Trump’s attacks come amid a growing rift in the MAGA movement over Massie’s push to release the Epstein files.
Massie has led calls in Congress for transparency, gaining support from prominent Republicans including Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lauren Boebert, and Nancy Mace.
Trump had previously promised to release the files himself during his November White House comeback.
That promise, still unfulfilled, has drawn criticism from both parties, with allegations of a cover-up aimed at protecting allies.
Massie Speaks Out on the Controversy
In a Friday radio interview in Cincinnati, Massie accused the administration of resisting the release to protect friends of the president.
“They’ll claim privately they’re trying to avoid embarrassment for some of the president’s friends. And they’ll say that privately.
They won’t say that publicly,” Massie said, according to Newsweek.
He emphasized that shielding people from embarrassment was no justification for withholding sensitive documents involving sex trafficking and underage victims.
Trump and Greene Trade Blows Online
The former president also reignited his feud with Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Trump announced he was withdrawing his support for the Georgia congresswoman, accusing her of turning “left wing” and criticizing her Senate ambitions.
In a lengthy post to Truth Social, he described their disagreements, including that he had advised her not to run for the Senate in 2026, and accused her of constantly complaining during his presidency.
Greene responded by sharing a statement and text messages with Trump, suggesting the feud was triggered by her vote on the Epstein files.
She wrote, “President Trump just attacked me and lied about me… Apparently this is what sent him over the edge. The Epstein files.”
Trump Doubles Down with Personal Insults
Saturday morning saw Trump continuing his online tirade.
He mocked Greene, calling her “Marjorie Taylor Brown” and “Marjorie Traitor Greene,” accusing her of betraying the Republican Party.
He also compared Massie to a “full-fledged Republican In Name Only (RINO),” further fanning the flames of political tension.
The Fallout in the GOP
These personal attacks highlight deeper fractures within the Republican Party and the MAGA movement.
Between Massie’s advocacy for transparency, Greene’s actions, and Trump’s public barbs, the party is grappling with internal conflicts that could shape its future strategy heading into upcoming elections.
What Comes Next
As the drama unfolds, attention remains on the Epstein files, Massie’s political stance, and the growing friction between Trump, his allies, and other Republican leaders.
The ongoingsocial media battles suggest this feud is far from over, and political observers are watching closely to see how it may influence the GOP’s unity in the months ahead.