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Donald Trump's Attack on Thomas Massie Sparks Republican Pushback

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President Donald Trump has received pushback from Republicans after calling for Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie to be ousted from office.

The president said he would "lead the charge" in ousting Massie after the GOP lawmaker announced he would not support the Trump -backed government funding bill.

A number of Republican and Libertarian figures have since voiced support for Massie on social media, suggesting Trump is making a mistake.

Lynette Kennedy McQuain , former West Virginia Senate Republican primary candidate, wrote on X: "Stand with Trump ! Besides, he [Massie] voted with Dems before, and Trump knows what's up. He never supported Trump , so his bias is showing! Primary!" The government will go into shutdown from Saturday unless a temporary spending bill is passed by lawmakers. Massie is up for reelection in 2026 . The date of the GOP primary for his seat has not yet been announced. Related Articles Start your unlimited Newsweek trial.

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