What started as political tension has now spilled deep into personal territory.
Congressman Thomas Massie suddenly found himself at the center of a storm this weekend after former President Donald Trump tore into his new marriage—an attack that left even seasoned political watchers raising their eyebrows.
Trump’s broadside landed just days after Massie married Carolyn Grace Moffa in Pennsylvania, marking a new chapter for him following the loss of his first wife, Rhonda, last year.
Instead of a congratulatory message, the congressman was met with a blistering critique on Trump’s social feed.
Trump Takes Aim at Massie’s Marriage
In typical Trump fashion, the former president didn’t hold back.
He mocked the timing of Massie’s wedding, questioned the congressman’s electability, and even suggested Massie’s new wife would soon discover she had tied herself to a “loser.”
The tone was unmistakably cutting, especially coming from someone with three marriages of his own.
The comments arrived amid Massie’s push to make public thousands of documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein—records he insists the government has been slow to release for the wrong reasons.
Massie Shrugs It Off—and Cracks a Joke
Appearing on ABC’s This Week, the Kentucky Republican kept things light despite the jab.
He said his wife had jokingly told him the whole drama was probably because they didn’t invite Trump to the wedding.
Massie said he wasn’t losing sleep over the insults, chalking it up to Trump attempting to “be a bully.”
And he certainly didn’t soften his tone as the conversation turned to his political opponents.
Tensions Rise Ahead of 2026, With New Rivals Entering the Ring
The congressman brushed off Trump’s recent nod to GOP challenger Ed Gallrein, insisting that big donors behind Gallrein have links to Epstein—something Massie says only strengthens his case for opening the files.
“Dogs don’t bark at parked cars,” he quipped, insisting that the push to reveal the documents is gaining momentum and that he is “not tired of winning yet.”
Massie pointed to the House Oversight Committee’s release of more than 23,000 Epstein-related records as evidence that top officials—from the speaker to the attorney general—had finally been forced into a “loss.”
A Warning to Fellow Republicans
The congressman didn’t stop at defending himself.
He issued a pointed message to GOP colleagues who may be leaning toward shielding parts of the Epstein file.
Trump’s endorsement might help them now, he said, but it won’t matter by 2030—while their votes will be preserved forever.
Protecting anyone tied to Epstein, he argued, would leave lawmakers on the wrong side of history.
Claims of Quiet Protection and Hidden Embarrassment
Massie has repeatedly accused the Trump camp of resisting full transparency, alleging that advisers have privately argued the files would embarrass some of Trump’s associates.
To Massie, that’s no justification for concealing the identities of men who preyed on underage girls.
He put it bluntly: avoiding embarrassment is never a good enough reason to protect predators.
Greene Adds Fuel to the Fire with Her Own Rebuke
As Massie was sparring with Trump, another familiar figure waded into the controversy.
Marjorie Taylor Greene, once one of Trump’s staunchest defenders, unleashed a scathing critique over his White House meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Greene highlighted the Syrian leader’s ties to al-Qaeda and called the invitation deeply disrespectful to American troops who have fought and died in the Middle East.
Questioning Trump’s “America First” Credentials
Pressed on whether she now considers herself more “America First” than Trump, Greene dodged the comparison but did criticize his positions—like promoting H1B visas and allowing large numbers of foreign students—to argue that his policies are drifting from their original populist branding.
Greene Echoes the Push for Epstein Transparency
Greene also amplified calls for the Justice Department to release all Epstein files, saying the public deserves to know who in positions of power might have been involved.
She reiterated that victims she has spoken to do not believe Trump is implicated.
Still, she argued that any wealthy or influential figure—Trump friend or not—should face justice if the documents reveal wrongdoing.
“I stand with survivors,” she said firmly, insisting that no amount of money or influence should shield predators from consequences.
What Comes Next?
Between Massie pushing harder for the full Epstein files to go public, Greene openly rebuking Trump, and 2026 challengers sharpening their attacks, the Republican landscape is clearly shifting.
What began as a feud over documents has morphed into a broader struggle over loyalty, transparency, and the future direction of the party.
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